Issue 1 - January 2015
TIPS
04 Photoshop Tutorial Bubble effect
12 Transparencies Tutorial Clothes with transparencies for The Sims 4
LIVING
16 Loft a lifestyle The comfort of open spaces without losing style 19 Featured Constructions From charming cabins to modern shopping malls
FASHION
29 iexclHappy New Year Lookbook Complete photoshoot of the cover Sim 31 Winter Lookbook The must-have garments of this seasons
35 Angel Lookbook Men can also be the protagonists
35 Featured downloads Skins tattoos make-up clothes
COMMUNITY
39 Interview Alfonso Pekesims His personal experiences on The Sims and the Creatorrsquos Camp
40 Irsquom too a Simmer Discover the people who make up Sims Vitarsquos team
42 Social Networks Twitter Instagram amp Tumblr
40 Legacy Challenge The famous challenge finally arrives to The Sims 4
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43
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Editor-in-chiefLuciap25 SimsVita
Fashion directorLuxy LuxySims
Design directorLiyah LiyahSim
Stories directorBeelz ASBeelz
CoordinatorAlfonso ActualidadSims
2015 THE START OF A NEW ERA
New Year new magazine After many months of planning finally comes to light a project that started last July 4th If Irsquom honest at the start
I was nervous about how people will react to the opening of a new Sims fansite - I didnrsquot know what to expect But this uncertainty didnrsquot last long as the welcome couldnrsquot have been better Undoubtedly the peoplersquos enthusiasm has been a great source of moti-vation to carry out this project
Our objective is to be able to publish a high-quality magazine that pleases all types of players from those how spend hours and hour in the live mode to those who enjoy creating and driving their creativity to pro-fessional levels
The start is never easy even more when you have to start from scratch Luckily Irsquom not alone I have the support of a great team of collaborators They are Sims enthusiasts who like me have all their illusion to this project and believe great things can be done With no doubt they are the pillars of Sims Vita But we want to go one step further We want you to become part of this project so together we make Sims Vita a joint project of The Sims fans Your ideas and work have a place in Sims Vita Excited and proud of the result we hope the Sims community welcomes Sims Vita as good as it has done up until now
Luciap25Sims Vitarsquos editor-in-chief
HOW TO CREATE CLOTHES WITH TRANSPARENCIES
BY LUCIAP25
SIMS 4
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5
Firstly we open a photo edition program we feel comfortable us-ing I will use Photoshop CS6
For this tutorial I will design a pat-tern with the background semi-
transparent and black polka dots on top We open the image of the polka dots pattern we have downloaded from the InternetWith the magic wand tool we select the white back-ground and fill it with black instead in order it matches the toprsquos background color (which as you will have de-duced will be black)
We copy the background to a new layer (by clicking ldquoLayer via copyrdquo)
We adjust the transparency of the layer (by doble clicking in the layer) to 25
HOW TO CREATE CLOTHES WITH TRANSPARENCIES
1 2
3
Welcome to a tutorial where you will learn how to create a clothing item with transparencies in a simple and easy way
First of all I want to thank Ayla Perez for teaching me how to do this and helping me with this tutorial You can find some great Sims 4 downloads as well as a video tutorial in Spanish on how to creat transparent or semi-transparent clothes in her blog
6
Now that we have our pattern created we will use it to create a custom Swatch for the top we are about to create
We select the top we will retexture
Itrsquos very important to change the name of the file Here we also add our custom Swatch Afterwards we click Finish
We open up Color Magic (when I made this tutorial I used 052 ver-sion - you can download the latest version available here) a program that enables us to create retextures for both The Sims 4 and the CAS
demo
You must keep in mind that the packages for one game are not compatible with the other In our case we will select The Sims 4
COLOR MAGIC
4 6
75
We will open after the S4PE to export the dds
7
We open the toprsquos dds file in Photoshop
We select using the Rectangular Marquee Tool the section of the top where we want to have the transparency
We select the toprsquos outline with the magic wand and copy it to a different layer
We unlock the background layer by double clicking it and then re-move the content of this layer
Itrsquos very important to erase with the Eraser tool all the saw tooth
edges the top will have by default since these will then appear in the game
We then copy the selection to a new layer and erase this selection from the previous layer Now we drag the layer from the pattern we previously created into this docu-ment
We adjust its size to the space avail-able using ldquoFree transformrdquo and the Eraser tool
8 11
9
10
12
13
8
EDITING THE TOP
Now we will proceed to change the texture of the toprsquos background in order it has a more realistic appear-ance In order to do this we create a custom pattern
We adjust its opacity to 50 in order the toprsquos shad-ows can be still seen
In order our transparency appears as such in the game we must re-move the alpha channel To do so we go to the Channels tab and eliminate Alpha channel
14
15
Once we have done that we can save the file and im-port it to S4PE again
And here we have the final result ndash our custom top with transparencies
As you can see the edges arenrsquot very smooth (they are still quite ragged) We can improve this with the rub-ber tool in Photoshop and lots of patience
I hope this tutorial has been helpful and that we all little by little easily manage to create our own clothes for The Sims 4
9
FINAL RESULT
PHOT
OSHO
P TU
TORI
AL
BUB
BLE
EFF
ECT
10
11
Create a new document of 1920x1200 in order to create our brush comfortably I recommend you to use a white or transparent background since we are going to use dark colors
We add a new layer and draw in a back circle on it with the help of a circular brush The size is not very important but take care itrsquos not too big or too small compared with the size of the background
With the help of the mouse right button we click on our circlersquos lay-er and select ldquobinding optionsrdquo (the first option on the menu) to edit the layer styles
An easy and elegant effect suitable for your favorite Sims photos Do you want to know how itrsquos done Follow the steps then
1 2 3
12
In the pop-up window select ldquoBinding optionsrdquo and change the fill opacity in ldquoAdvanced Blendingrdquo from 100 to 50 You can modify these values slightly de-pending on your tastes but I recommend you to fol-low suit this tutorial if itrsquos the first time you are doing something like this or you have little knowledge on Photoshop
After this step the circle will appear a bit transparent as in my image
Without closing the window go to the ldquostrokerdquo option and change it to a size proportional to its size In my case is of 15px but if you havenrsquot used a brush of the same size as mine (437 px) try to make the outline look as similar as possible to mine
Now you can click ldquoOKrdquo and close the ldquoLayer Stylerdquo window
4 5
13
In order to save our brush we only have to select the layer and go to ldquoEditrdquo in the top horizontal menu and look for the option ldquoDefine brush presetrdquo and click it
6
A pop-up window will appear where we can give it a name Irsquove called it ldquobubblesrdquo but you can leave the predefined name if you wish
If you have saved the brush correctly you can now close the document without saving
7
14
Now open the image with our sims where we want to apply the effect and choose our brush from the brush display The new brushes are usually found at the end so I recommend you to start looking for it from the bottom
We select it and adjust its size according to our tastes
8
15
Inside ldquoBrushesrdquo (Brush Presets) we will select and modify the fol-lowing options
gtldquoScatteringrdquo I recommend you to increase it to 1000 check the box ldquoBoth axesrdquo and increase ldquoCount Jitterrdquo to 10 for a better finish
gtldquoShape dynamicsrdquo Set the ldquoSize Jitterrdquo to a 50 in order each bub-ble has a different size
gtldquoBrush Tip Shaperdquo In order to avoid the flux is too dense itrsquos convenient to use an appropriate ldquospacingrdquo for example between 20 and 50
These percentages may vary de-pending on the size of the brush the size of the picturehellip even depending on your tastes
9
16
Finally create a new layer and (having selected a col-or of your preference) start using the brush wersquove just created as you would use any other brush
Donrsquot forget to select in Layer Style -gt Blend Modes -gt Overlay for a greater transparency and brightness
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LOFT A
LIFESTYLE
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MODERN ARCHITECTURE
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Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
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THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
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Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
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The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
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30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
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3232
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Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
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FEATUREDConstructions
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SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
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39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
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ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
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LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
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HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
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52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
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NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
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HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
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59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
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SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
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SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
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Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
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67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
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69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
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This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
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Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
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irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
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liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
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117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
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ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
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1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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TIPS
04 Photoshop Tutorial Bubble effect
12 Transparencies Tutorial Clothes with transparencies for The Sims 4
LIVING
16 Loft a lifestyle The comfort of open spaces without losing style 19 Featured Constructions From charming cabins to modern shopping malls
FASHION
29 iexclHappy New Year Lookbook Complete photoshoot of the cover Sim 31 Winter Lookbook The must-have garments of this seasons
35 Angel Lookbook Men can also be the protagonists
35 Featured downloads Skins tattoos make-up clothes
COMMUNITY
39 Interview Alfonso Pekesims His personal experiences on The Sims and the Creatorrsquos Camp
40 Irsquom too a Simmer Discover the people who make up Sims Vitarsquos team
42 Social Networks Twitter Instagram amp Tumblr
40 Legacy Challenge The famous challenge finally arrives to The Sims 4
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43
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26
Editor-in-chiefLuciap25 SimsVita
Fashion directorLuxy LuxySims
Design directorLiyah LiyahSim
Stories directorBeelz ASBeelz
CoordinatorAlfonso ActualidadSims
2015 THE START OF A NEW ERA
New Year new magazine After many months of planning finally comes to light a project that started last July 4th If Irsquom honest at the start
I was nervous about how people will react to the opening of a new Sims fansite - I didnrsquot know what to expect But this uncertainty didnrsquot last long as the welcome couldnrsquot have been better Undoubtedly the peoplersquos enthusiasm has been a great source of moti-vation to carry out this project
Our objective is to be able to publish a high-quality magazine that pleases all types of players from those how spend hours and hour in the live mode to those who enjoy creating and driving their creativity to pro-fessional levels
The start is never easy even more when you have to start from scratch Luckily Irsquom not alone I have the support of a great team of collaborators They are Sims enthusiasts who like me have all their illusion to this project and believe great things can be done With no doubt they are the pillars of Sims Vita But we want to go one step further We want you to become part of this project so together we make Sims Vita a joint project of The Sims fans Your ideas and work have a place in Sims Vita Excited and proud of the result we hope the Sims community welcomes Sims Vita as good as it has done up until now
Luciap25Sims Vitarsquos editor-in-chief
HOW TO CREATE CLOTHES WITH TRANSPARENCIES
BY LUCIAP25
SIMS 4
4
5
Firstly we open a photo edition program we feel comfortable us-ing I will use Photoshop CS6
For this tutorial I will design a pat-tern with the background semi-
transparent and black polka dots on top We open the image of the polka dots pattern we have downloaded from the InternetWith the magic wand tool we select the white back-ground and fill it with black instead in order it matches the toprsquos background color (which as you will have de-duced will be black)
We copy the background to a new layer (by clicking ldquoLayer via copyrdquo)
We adjust the transparency of the layer (by doble clicking in the layer) to 25
HOW TO CREATE CLOTHES WITH TRANSPARENCIES
1 2
3
Welcome to a tutorial where you will learn how to create a clothing item with transparencies in a simple and easy way
First of all I want to thank Ayla Perez for teaching me how to do this and helping me with this tutorial You can find some great Sims 4 downloads as well as a video tutorial in Spanish on how to creat transparent or semi-transparent clothes in her blog
6
Now that we have our pattern created we will use it to create a custom Swatch for the top we are about to create
We select the top we will retexture
Itrsquos very important to change the name of the file Here we also add our custom Swatch Afterwards we click Finish
We open up Color Magic (when I made this tutorial I used 052 ver-sion - you can download the latest version available here) a program that enables us to create retextures for both The Sims 4 and the CAS
demo
You must keep in mind that the packages for one game are not compatible with the other In our case we will select The Sims 4
COLOR MAGIC
4 6
75
We will open after the S4PE to export the dds
7
We open the toprsquos dds file in Photoshop
We select using the Rectangular Marquee Tool the section of the top where we want to have the transparency
We select the toprsquos outline with the magic wand and copy it to a different layer
We unlock the background layer by double clicking it and then re-move the content of this layer
Itrsquos very important to erase with the Eraser tool all the saw tooth
edges the top will have by default since these will then appear in the game
We then copy the selection to a new layer and erase this selection from the previous layer Now we drag the layer from the pattern we previously created into this docu-ment
We adjust its size to the space avail-able using ldquoFree transformrdquo and the Eraser tool
8 11
9
10
12
13
8
EDITING THE TOP
Now we will proceed to change the texture of the toprsquos background in order it has a more realistic appear-ance In order to do this we create a custom pattern
We adjust its opacity to 50 in order the toprsquos shad-ows can be still seen
In order our transparency appears as such in the game we must re-move the alpha channel To do so we go to the Channels tab and eliminate Alpha channel
14
15
Once we have done that we can save the file and im-port it to S4PE again
And here we have the final result ndash our custom top with transparencies
As you can see the edges arenrsquot very smooth (they are still quite ragged) We can improve this with the rub-ber tool in Photoshop and lots of patience
I hope this tutorial has been helpful and that we all little by little easily manage to create our own clothes for The Sims 4
9
FINAL RESULT
PHOT
OSHO
P TU
TORI
AL
BUB
BLE
EFF
ECT
10
11
Create a new document of 1920x1200 in order to create our brush comfortably I recommend you to use a white or transparent background since we are going to use dark colors
We add a new layer and draw in a back circle on it with the help of a circular brush The size is not very important but take care itrsquos not too big or too small compared with the size of the background
With the help of the mouse right button we click on our circlersquos lay-er and select ldquobinding optionsrdquo (the first option on the menu) to edit the layer styles
An easy and elegant effect suitable for your favorite Sims photos Do you want to know how itrsquos done Follow the steps then
1 2 3
12
In the pop-up window select ldquoBinding optionsrdquo and change the fill opacity in ldquoAdvanced Blendingrdquo from 100 to 50 You can modify these values slightly de-pending on your tastes but I recommend you to fol-low suit this tutorial if itrsquos the first time you are doing something like this or you have little knowledge on Photoshop
After this step the circle will appear a bit transparent as in my image
Without closing the window go to the ldquostrokerdquo option and change it to a size proportional to its size In my case is of 15px but if you havenrsquot used a brush of the same size as mine (437 px) try to make the outline look as similar as possible to mine
Now you can click ldquoOKrdquo and close the ldquoLayer Stylerdquo window
4 5
13
In order to save our brush we only have to select the layer and go to ldquoEditrdquo in the top horizontal menu and look for the option ldquoDefine brush presetrdquo and click it
6
A pop-up window will appear where we can give it a name Irsquove called it ldquobubblesrdquo but you can leave the predefined name if you wish
If you have saved the brush correctly you can now close the document without saving
7
14
Now open the image with our sims where we want to apply the effect and choose our brush from the brush display The new brushes are usually found at the end so I recommend you to start looking for it from the bottom
We select it and adjust its size according to our tastes
8
15
Inside ldquoBrushesrdquo (Brush Presets) we will select and modify the fol-lowing options
gtldquoScatteringrdquo I recommend you to increase it to 1000 check the box ldquoBoth axesrdquo and increase ldquoCount Jitterrdquo to 10 for a better finish
gtldquoShape dynamicsrdquo Set the ldquoSize Jitterrdquo to a 50 in order each bub-ble has a different size
gtldquoBrush Tip Shaperdquo In order to avoid the flux is too dense itrsquos convenient to use an appropriate ldquospacingrdquo for example between 20 and 50
These percentages may vary de-pending on the size of the brush the size of the picturehellip even depending on your tastes
9
16
Finally create a new layer and (having selected a col-or of your preference) start using the brush wersquove just created as you would use any other brush
Donrsquot forget to select in Layer Style -gt Blend Modes -gt Overlay for a greater transparency and brightness
10
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18
LOFT A
LIFESTYLE
19
20
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
21
Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
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66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
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This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
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BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
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liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
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The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
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SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
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117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
Editor-in-chiefLuciap25 SimsVita
Fashion directorLuxy LuxySims
Design directorLiyah LiyahSim
Stories directorBeelz ASBeelz
CoordinatorAlfonso ActualidadSims
2015 THE START OF A NEW ERA
New Year new magazine After many months of planning finally comes to light a project that started last July 4th If Irsquom honest at the start
I was nervous about how people will react to the opening of a new Sims fansite - I didnrsquot know what to expect But this uncertainty didnrsquot last long as the welcome couldnrsquot have been better Undoubtedly the peoplersquos enthusiasm has been a great source of moti-vation to carry out this project
Our objective is to be able to publish a high-quality magazine that pleases all types of players from those how spend hours and hour in the live mode to those who enjoy creating and driving their creativity to pro-fessional levels
The start is never easy even more when you have to start from scratch Luckily Irsquom not alone I have the support of a great team of collaborators They are Sims enthusiasts who like me have all their illusion to this project and believe great things can be done With no doubt they are the pillars of Sims Vita But we want to go one step further We want you to become part of this project so together we make Sims Vita a joint project of The Sims fans Your ideas and work have a place in Sims Vita Excited and proud of the result we hope the Sims community welcomes Sims Vita as good as it has done up until now
Luciap25Sims Vitarsquos editor-in-chief
HOW TO CREATE CLOTHES WITH TRANSPARENCIES
BY LUCIAP25
SIMS 4
4
5
Firstly we open a photo edition program we feel comfortable us-ing I will use Photoshop CS6
For this tutorial I will design a pat-tern with the background semi-
transparent and black polka dots on top We open the image of the polka dots pattern we have downloaded from the InternetWith the magic wand tool we select the white back-ground and fill it with black instead in order it matches the toprsquos background color (which as you will have de-duced will be black)
We copy the background to a new layer (by clicking ldquoLayer via copyrdquo)
We adjust the transparency of the layer (by doble clicking in the layer) to 25
HOW TO CREATE CLOTHES WITH TRANSPARENCIES
1 2
3
Welcome to a tutorial where you will learn how to create a clothing item with transparencies in a simple and easy way
First of all I want to thank Ayla Perez for teaching me how to do this and helping me with this tutorial You can find some great Sims 4 downloads as well as a video tutorial in Spanish on how to creat transparent or semi-transparent clothes in her blog
6
Now that we have our pattern created we will use it to create a custom Swatch for the top we are about to create
We select the top we will retexture
Itrsquos very important to change the name of the file Here we also add our custom Swatch Afterwards we click Finish
We open up Color Magic (when I made this tutorial I used 052 ver-sion - you can download the latest version available here) a program that enables us to create retextures for both The Sims 4 and the CAS
demo
You must keep in mind that the packages for one game are not compatible with the other In our case we will select The Sims 4
COLOR MAGIC
4 6
75
We will open after the S4PE to export the dds
7
We open the toprsquos dds file in Photoshop
We select using the Rectangular Marquee Tool the section of the top where we want to have the transparency
We select the toprsquos outline with the magic wand and copy it to a different layer
We unlock the background layer by double clicking it and then re-move the content of this layer
Itrsquos very important to erase with the Eraser tool all the saw tooth
edges the top will have by default since these will then appear in the game
We then copy the selection to a new layer and erase this selection from the previous layer Now we drag the layer from the pattern we previously created into this docu-ment
We adjust its size to the space avail-able using ldquoFree transformrdquo and the Eraser tool
8 11
9
10
12
13
8
EDITING THE TOP
Now we will proceed to change the texture of the toprsquos background in order it has a more realistic appear-ance In order to do this we create a custom pattern
We adjust its opacity to 50 in order the toprsquos shad-ows can be still seen
In order our transparency appears as such in the game we must re-move the alpha channel To do so we go to the Channels tab and eliminate Alpha channel
14
15
Once we have done that we can save the file and im-port it to S4PE again
And here we have the final result ndash our custom top with transparencies
As you can see the edges arenrsquot very smooth (they are still quite ragged) We can improve this with the rub-ber tool in Photoshop and lots of patience
I hope this tutorial has been helpful and that we all little by little easily manage to create our own clothes for The Sims 4
9
FINAL RESULT
PHOT
OSHO
P TU
TORI
AL
BUB
BLE
EFF
ECT
10
11
Create a new document of 1920x1200 in order to create our brush comfortably I recommend you to use a white or transparent background since we are going to use dark colors
We add a new layer and draw in a back circle on it with the help of a circular brush The size is not very important but take care itrsquos not too big or too small compared with the size of the background
With the help of the mouse right button we click on our circlersquos lay-er and select ldquobinding optionsrdquo (the first option on the menu) to edit the layer styles
An easy and elegant effect suitable for your favorite Sims photos Do you want to know how itrsquos done Follow the steps then
1 2 3
12
In the pop-up window select ldquoBinding optionsrdquo and change the fill opacity in ldquoAdvanced Blendingrdquo from 100 to 50 You can modify these values slightly de-pending on your tastes but I recommend you to fol-low suit this tutorial if itrsquos the first time you are doing something like this or you have little knowledge on Photoshop
After this step the circle will appear a bit transparent as in my image
Without closing the window go to the ldquostrokerdquo option and change it to a size proportional to its size In my case is of 15px but if you havenrsquot used a brush of the same size as mine (437 px) try to make the outline look as similar as possible to mine
Now you can click ldquoOKrdquo and close the ldquoLayer Stylerdquo window
4 5
13
In order to save our brush we only have to select the layer and go to ldquoEditrdquo in the top horizontal menu and look for the option ldquoDefine brush presetrdquo and click it
6
A pop-up window will appear where we can give it a name Irsquove called it ldquobubblesrdquo but you can leave the predefined name if you wish
If you have saved the brush correctly you can now close the document without saving
7
14
Now open the image with our sims where we want to apply the effect and choose our brush from the brush display The new brushes are usually found at the end so I recommend you to start looking for it from the bottom
We select it and adjust its size according to our tastes
8
15
Inside ldquoBrushesrdquo (Brush Presets) we will select and modify the fol-lowing options
gtldquoScatteringrdquo I recommend you to increase it to 1000 check the box ldquoBoth axesrdquo and increase ldquoCount Jitterrdquo to 10 for a better finish
gtldquoShape dynamicsrdquo Set the ldquoSize Jitterrdquo to a 50 in order each bub-ble has a different size
gtldquoBrush Tip Shaperdquo In order to avoid the flux is too dense itrsquos convenient to use an appropriate ldquospacingrdquo for example between 20 and 50
These percentages may vary de-pending on the size of the brush the size of the picturehellip even depending on your tastes
9
16
Finally create a new layer and (having selected a col-or of your preference) start using the brush wersquove just created as you would use any other brush
Donrsquot forget to select in Layer Style -gt Blend Modes -gt Overlay for a greater transparency and brightness
10
17
18
LOFT A
LIFESTYLE
19
20
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
21
Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
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Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
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From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
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irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
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BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
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liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
HOW TO CREATE CLOTHES WITH TRANSPARENCIES
BY LUCIAP25
SIMS 4
4
5
Firstly we open a photo edition program we feel comfortable us-ing I will use Photoshop CS6
For this tutorial I will design a pat-tern with the background semi-
transparent and black polka dots on top We open the image of the polka dots pattern we have downloaded from the InternetWith the magic wand tool we select the white back-ground and fill it with black instead in order it matches the toprsquos background color (which as you will have de-duced will be black)
We copy the background to a new layer (by clicking ldquoLayer via copyrdquo)
We adjust the transparency of the layer (by doble clicking in the layer) to 25
HOW TO CREATE CLOTHES WITH TRANSPARENCIES
1 2
3
Welcome to a tutorial where you will learn how to create a clothing item with transparencies in a simple and easy way
First of all I want to thank Ayla Perez for teaching me how to do this and helping me with this tutorial You can find some great Sims 4 downloads as well as a video tutorial in Spanish on how to creat transparent or semi-transparent clothes in her blog
6
Now that we have our pattern created we will use it to create a custom Swatch for the top we are about to create
We select the top we will retexture
Itrsquos very important to change the name of the file Here we also add our custom Swatch Afterwards we click Finish
We open up Color Magic (when I made this tutorial I used 052 ver-sion - you can download the latest version available here) a program that enables us to create retextures for both The Sims 4 and the CAS
demo
You must keep in mind that the packages for one game are not compatible with the other In our case we will select The Sims 4
COLOR MAGIC
4 6
75
We will open after the S4PE to export the dds
7
We open the toprsquos dds file in Photoshop
We select using the Rectangular Marquee Tool the section of the top where we want to have the transparency
We select the toprsquos outline with the magic wand and copy it to a different layer
We unlock the background layer by double clicking it and then re-move the content of this layer
Itrsquos very important to erase with the Eraser tool all the saw tooth
edges the top will have by default since these will then appear in the game
We then copy the selection to a new layer and erase this selection from the previous layer Now we drag the layer from the pattern we previously created into this docu-ment
We adjust its size to the space avail-able using ldquoFree transformrdquo and the Eraser tool
8 11
9
10
12
13
8
EDITING THE TOP
Now we will proceed to change the texture of the toprsquos background in order it has a more realistic appear-ance In order to do this we create a custom pattern
We adjust its opacity to 50 in order the toprsquos shad-ows can be still seen
In order our transparency appears as such in the game we must re-move the alpha channel To do so we go to the Channels tab and eliminate Alpha channel
14
15
Once we have done that we can save the file and im-port it to S4PE again
And here we have the final result ndash our custom top with transparencies
As you can see the edges arenrsquot very smooth (they are still quite ragged) We can improve this with the rub-ber tool in Photoshop and lots of patience
I hope this tutorial has been helpful and that we all little by little easily manage to create our own clothes for The Sims 4
9
FINAL RESULT
PHOT
OSHO
P TU
TORI
AL
BUB
BLE
EFF
ECT
10
11
Create a new document of 1920x1200 in order to create our brush comfortably I recommend you to use a white or transparent background since we are going to use dark colors
We add a new layer and draw in a back circle on it with the help of a circular brush The size is not very important but take care itrsquos not too big or too small compared with the size of the background
With the help of the mouse right button we click on our circlersquos lay-er and select ldquobinding optionsrdquo (the first option on the menu) to edit the layer styles
An easy and elegant effect suitable for your favorite Sims photos Do you want to know how itrsquos done Follow the steps then
1 2 3
12
In the pop-up window select ldquoBinding optionsrdquo and change the fill opacity in ldquoAdvanced Blendingrdquo from 100 to 50 You can modify these values slightly de-pending on your tastes but I recommend you to fol-low suit this tutorial if itrsquos the first time you are doing something like this or you have little knowledge on Photoshop
After this step the circle will appear a bit transparent as in my image
Without closing the window go to the ldquostrokerdquo option and change it to a size proportional to its size In my case is of 15px but if you havenrsquot used a brush of the same size as mine (437 px) try to make the outline look as similar as possible to mine
Now you can click ldquoOKrdquo and close the ldquoLayer Stylerdquo window
4 5
13
In order to save our brush we only have to select the layer and go to ldquoEditrdquo in the top horizontal menu and look for the option ldquoDefine brush presetrdquo and click it
6
A pop-up window will appear where we can give it a name Irsquove called it ldquobubblesrdquo but you can leave the predefined name if you wish
If you have saved the brush correctly you can now close the document without saving
7
14
Now open the image with our sims where we want to apply the effect and choose our brush from the brush display The new brushes are usually found at the end so I recommend you to start looking for it from the bottom
We select it and adjust its size according to our tastes
8
15
Inside ldquoBrushesrdquo (Brush Presets) we will select and modify the fol-lowing options
gtldquoScatteringrdquo I recommend you to increase it to 1000 check the box ldquoBoth axesrdquo and increase ldquoCount Jitterrdquo to 10 for a better finish
gtldquoShape dynamicsrdquo Set the ldquoSize Jitterrdquo to a 50 in order each bub-ble has a different size
gtldquoBrush Tip Shaperdquo In order to avoid the flux is too dense itrsquos convenient to use an appropriate ldquospacingrdquo for example between 20 and 50
These percentages may vary de-pending on the size of the brush the size of the picturehellip even depending on your tastes
9
16
Finally create a new layer and (having selected a col-or of your preference) start using the brush wersquove just created as you would use any other brush
Donrsquot forget to select in Layer Style -gt Blend Modes -gt Overlay for a greater transparency and brightness
10
17
18
LOFT A
LIFESTYLE
19
20
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
21
Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
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2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
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NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
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HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
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66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
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FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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5
Firstly we open a photo edition program we feel comfortable us-ing I will use Photoshop CS6
For this tutorial I will design a pat-tern with the background semi-
transparent and black polka dots on top We open the image of the polka dots pattern we have downloaded from the InternetWith the magic wand tool we select the white back-ground and fill it with black instead in order it matches the toprsquos background color (which as you will have de-duced will be black)
We copy the background to a new layer (by clicking ldquoLayer via copyrdquo)
We adjust the transparency of the layer (by doble clicking in the layer) to 25
HOW TO CREATE CLOTHES WITH TRANSPARENCIES
1 2
3
Welcome to a tutorial where you will learn how to create a clothing item with transparencies in a simple and easy way
First of all I want to thank Ayla Perez for teaching me how to do this and helping me with this tutorial You can find some great Sims 4 downloads as well as a video tutorial in Spanish on how to creat transparent or semi-transparent clothes in her blog
6
Now that we have our pattern created we will use it to create a custom Swatch for the top we are about to create
We select the top we will retexture
Itrsquos very important to change the name of the file Here we also add our custom Swatch Afterwards we click Finish
We open up Color Magic (when I made this tutorial I used 052 ver-sion - you can download the latest version available here) a program that enables us to create retextures for both The Sims 4 and the CAS
demo
You must keep in mind that the packages for one game are not compatible with the other In our case we will select The Sims 4
COLOR MAGIC
4 6
75
We will open after the S4PE to export the dds
7
We open the toprsquos dds file in Photoshop
We select using the Rectangular Marquee Tool the section of the top where we want to have the transparency
We select the toprsquos outline with the magic wand and copy it to a different layer
We unlock the background layer by double clicking it and then re-move the content of this layer
Itrsquos very important to erase with the Eraser tool all the saw tooth
edges the top will have by default since these will then appear in the game
We then copy the selection to a new layer and erase this selection from the previous layer Now we drag the layer from the pattern we previously created into this docu-ment
We adjust its size to the space avail-able using ldquoFree transformrdquo and the Eraser tool
8 11
9
10
12
13
8
EDITING THE TOP
Now we will proceed to change the texture of the toprsquos background in order it has a more realistic appear-ance In order to do this we create a custom pattern
We adjust its opacity to 50 in order the toprsquos shad-ows can be still seen
In order our transparency appears as such in the game we must re-move the alpha channel To do so we go to the Channels tab and eliminate Alpha channel
14
15
Once we have done that we can save the file and im-port it to S4PE again
And here we have the final result ndash our custom top with transparencies
As you can see the edges arenrsquot very smooth (they are still quite ragged) We can improve this with the rub-ber tool in Photoshop and lots of patience
I hope this tutorial has been helpful and that we all little by little easily manage to create our own clothes for The Sims 4
9
FINAL RESULT
PHOT
OSHO
P TU
TORI
AL
BUB
BLE
EFF
ECT
10
11
Create a new document of 1920x1200 in order to create our brush comfortably I recommend you to use a white or transparent background since we are going to use dark colors
We add a new layer and draw in a back circle on it with the help of a circular brush The size is not very important but take care itrsquos not too big or too small compared with the size of the background
With the help of the mouse right button we click on our circlersquos lay-er and select ldquobinding optionsrdquo (the first option on the menu) to edit the layer styles
An easy and elegant effect suitable for your favorite Sims photos Do you want to know how itrsquos done Follow the steps then
1 2 3
12
In the pop-up window select ldquoBinding optionsrdquo and change the fill opacity in ldquoAdvanced Blendingrdquo from 100 to 50 You can modify these values slightly de-pending on your tastes but I recommend you to fol-low suit this tutorial if itrsquos the first time you are doing something like this or you have little knowledge on Photoshop
After this step the circle will appear a bit transparent as in my image
Without closing the window go to the ldquostrokerdquo option and change it to a size proportional to its size In my case is of 15px but if you havenrsquot used a brush of the same size as mine (437 px) try to make the outline look as similar as possible to mine
Now you can click ldquoOKrdquo and close the ldquoLayer Stylerdquo window
4 5
13
In order to save our brush we only have to select the layer and go to ldquoEditrdquo in the top horizontal menu and look for the option ldquoDefine brush presetrdquo and click it
6
A pop-up window will appear where we can give it a name Irsquove called it ldquobubblesrdquo but you can leave the predefined name if you wish
If you have saved the brush correctly you can now close the document without saving
7
14
Now open the image with our sims where we want to apply the effect and choose our brush from the brush display The new brushes are usually found at the end so I recommend you to start looking for it from the bottom
We select it and adjust its size according to our tastes
8
15
Inside ldquoBrushesrdquo (Brush Presets) we will select and modify the fol-lowing options
gtldquoScatteringrdquo I recommend you to increase it to 1000 check the box ldquoBoth axesrdquo and increase ldquoCount Jitterrdquo to 10 for a better finish
gtldquoShape dynamicsrdquo Set the ldquoSize Jitterrdquo to a 50 in order each bub-ble has a different size
gtldquoBrush Tip Shaperdquo In order to avoid the flux is too dense itrsquos convenient to use an appropriate ldquospacingrdquo for example between 20 and 50
These percentages may vary de-pending on the size of the brush the size of the picturehellip even depending on your tastes
9
16
Finally create a new layer and (having selected a col-or of your preference) start using the brush wersquove just created as you would use any other brush
Donrsquot forget to select in Layer Style -gt Blend Modes -gt Overlay for a greater transparency and brightness
10
17
18
LOFT A
LIFESTYLE
19
20
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
21
Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
Firstly we open a photo edition program we feel comfortable us-ing I will use Photoshop CS6
For this tutorial I will design a pat-tern with the background semi-
transparent and black polka dots on top We open the image of the polka dots pattern we have downloaded from the InternetWith the magic wand tool we select the white back-ground and fill it with black instead in order it matches the toprsquos background color (which as you will have de-duced will be black)
We copy the background to a new layer (by clicking ldquoLayer via copyrdquo)
We adjust the transparency of the layer (by doble clicking in the layer) to 25
HOW TO CREATE CLOTHES WITH TRANSPARENCIES
1 2
3
Welcome to a tutorial where you will learn how to create a clothing item with transparencies in a simple and easy way
First of all I want to thank Ayla Perez for teaching me how to do this and helping me with this tutorial You can find some great Sims 4 downloads as well as a video tutorial in Spanish on how to creat transparent or semi-transparent clothes in her blog
6
Now that we have our pattern created we will use it to create a custom Swatch for the top we are about to create
We select the top we will retexture
Itrsquos very important to change the name of the file Here we also add our custom Swatch Afterwards we click Finish
We open up Color Magic (when I made this tutorial I used 052 ver-sion - you can download the latest version available here) a program that enables us to create retextures for both The Sims 4 and the CAS
demo
You must keep in mind that the packages for one game are not compatible with the other In our case we will select The Sims 4
COLOR MAGIC
4 6
75
We will open after the S4PE to export the dds
7
We open the toprsquos dds file in Photoshop
We select using the Rectangular Marquee Tool the section of the top where we want to have the transparency
We select the toprsquos outline with the magic wand and copy it to a different layer
We unlock the background layer by double clicking it and then re-move the content of this layer
Itrsquos very important to erase with the Eraser tool all the saw tooth
edges the top will have by default since these will then appear in the game
We then copy the selection to a new layer and erase this selection from the previous layer Now we drag the layer from the pattern we previously created into this docu-ment
We adjust its size to the space avail-able using ldquoFree transformrdquo and the Eraser tool
8 11
9
10
12
13
8
EDITING THE TOP
Now we will proceed to change the texture of the toprsquos background in order it has a more realistic appear-ance In order to do this we create a custom pattern
We adjust its opacity to 50 in order the toprsquos shad-ows can be still seen
In order our transparency appears as such in the game we must re-move the alpha channel To do so we go to the Channels tab and eliminate Alpha channel
14
15
Once we have done that we can save the file and im-port it to S4PE again
And here we have the final result ndash our custom top with transparencies
As you can see the edges arenrsquot very smooth (they are still quite ragged) We can improve this with the rub-ber tool in Photoshop and lots of patience
I hope this tutorial has been helpful and that we all little by little easily manage to create our own clothes for The Sims 4
9
FINAL RESULT
PHOT
OSHO
P TU
TORI
AL
BUB
BLE
EFF
ECT
10
11
Create a new document of 1920x1200 in order to create our brush comfortably I recommend you to use a white or transparent background since we are going to use dark colors
We add a new layer and draw in a back circle on it with the help of a circular brush The size is not very important but take care itrsquos not too big or too small compared with the size of the background
With the help of the mouse right button we click on our circlersquos lay-er and select ldquobinding optionsrdquo (the first option on the menu) to edit the layer styles
An easy and elegant effect suitable for your favorite Sims photos Do you want to know how itrsquos done Follow the steps then
1 2 3
12
In the pop-up window select ldquoBinding optionsrdquo and change the fill opacity in ldquoAdvanced Blendingrdquo from 100 to 50 You can modify these values slightly de-pending on your tastes but I recommend you to fol-low suit this tutorial if itrsquos the first time you are doing something like this or you have little knowledge on Photoshop
After this step the circle will appear a bit transparent as in my image
Without closing the window go to the ldquostrokerdquo option and change it to a size proportional to its size In my case is of 15px but if you havenrsquot used a brush of the same size as mine (437 px) try to make the outline look as similar as possible to mine
Now you can click ldquoOKrdquo and close the ldquoLayer Stylerdquo window
4 5
13
In order to save our brush we only have to select the layer and go to ldquoEditrdquo in the top horizontal menu and look for the option ldquoDefine brush presetrdquo and click it
6
A pop-up window will appear where we can give it a name Irsquove called it ldquobubblesrdquo but you can leave the predefined name if you wish
If you have saved the brush correctly you can now close the document without saving
7
14
Now open the image with our sims where we want to apply the effect and choose our brush from the brush display The new brushes are usually found at the end so I recommend you to start looking for it from the bottom
We select it and adjust its size according to our tastes
8
15
Inside ldquoBrushesrdquo (Brush Presets) we will select and modify the fol-lowing options
gtldquoScatteringrdquo I recommend you to increase it to 1000 check the box ldquoBoth axesrdquo and increase ldquoCount Jitterrdquo to 10 for a better finish
gtldquoShape dynamicsrdquo Set the ldquoSize Jitterrdquo to a 50 in order each bub-ble has a different size
gtldquoBrush Tip Shaperdquo In order to avoid the flux is too dense itrsquos convenient to use an appropriate ldquospacingrdquo for example between 20 and 50
These percentages may vary de-pending on the size of the brush the size of the picturehellip even depending on your tastes
9
16
Finally create a new layer and (having selected a col-or of your preference) start using the brush wersquove just created as you would use any other brush
Donrsquot forget to select in Layer Style -gt Blend Modes -gt Overlay for a greater transparency and brightness
10
17
18
LOFT A
LIFESTYLE
19
20
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
21
Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
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ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
Now that we have our pattern created we will use it to create a custom Swatch for the top we are about to create
We select the top we will retexture
Itrsquos very important to change the name of the file Here we also add our custom Swatch Afterwards we click Finish
We open up Color Magic (when I made this tutorial I used 052 ver-sion - you can download the latest version available here) a program that enables us to create retextures for both The Sims 4 and the CAS
demo
You must keep in mind that the packages for one game are not compatible with the other In our case we will select The Sims 4
COLOR MAGIC
4 6
75
We will open after the S4PE to export the dds
7
We open the toprsquos dds file in Photoshop
We select using the Rectangular Marquee Tool the section of the top where we want to have the transparency
We select the toprsquos outline with the magic wand and copy it to a different layer
We unlock the background layer by double clicking it and then re-move the content of this layer
Itrsquos very important to erase with the Eraser tool all the saw tooth
edges the top will have by default since these will then appear in the game
We then copy the selection to a new layer and erase this selection from the previous layer Now we drag the layer from the pattern we previously created into this docu-ment
We adjust its size to the space avail-able using ldquoFree transformrdquo and the Eraser tool
8 11
9
10
12
13
8
EDITING THE TOP
Now we will proceed to change the texture of the toprsquos background in order it has a more realistic appear-ance In order to do this we create a custom pattern
We adjust its opacity to 50 in order the toprsquos shad-ows can be still seen
In order our transparency appears as such in the game we must re-move the alpha channel To do so we go to the Channels tab and eliminate Alpha channel
14
15
Once we have done that we can save the file and im-port it to S4PE again
And here we have the final result ndash our custom top with transparencies
As you can see the edges arenrsquot very smooth (they are still quite ragged) We can improve this with the rub-ber tool in Photoshop and lots of patience
I hope this tutorial has been helpful and that we all little by little easily manage to create our own clothes for The Sims 4
9
FINAL RESULT
PHOT
OSHO
P TU
TORI
AL
BUB
BLE
EFF
ECT
10
11
Create a new document of 1920x1200 in order to create our brush comfortably I recommend you to use a white or transparent background since we are going to use dark colors
We add a new layer and draw in a back circle on it with the help of a circular brush The size is not very important but take care itrsquos not too big or too small compared with the size of the background
With the help of the mouse right button we click on our circlersquos lay-er and select ldquobinding optionsrdquo (the first option on the menu) to edit the layer styles
An easy and elegant effect suitable for your favorite Sims photos Do you want to know how itrsquos done Follow the steps then
1 2 3
12
In the pop-up window select ldquoBinding optionsrdquo and change the fill opacity in ldquoAdvanced Blendingrdquo from 100 to 50 You can modify these values slightly de-pending on your tastes but I recommend you to fol-low suit this tutorial if itrsquos the first time you are doing something like this or you have little knowledge on Photoshop
After this step the circle will appear a bit transparent as in my image
Without closing the window go to the ldquostrokerdquo option and change it to a size proportional to its size In my case is of 15px but if you havenrsquot used a brush of the same size as mine (437 px) try to make the outline look as similar as possible to mine
Now you can click ldquoOKrdquo and close the ldquoLayer Stylerdquo window
4 5
13
In order to save our brush we only have to select the layer and go to ldquoEditrdquo in the top horizontal menu and look for the option ldquoDefine brush presetrdquo and click it
6
A pop-up window will appear where we can give it a name Irsquove called it ldquobubblesrdquo but you can leave the predefined name if you wish
If you have saved the brush correctly you can now close the document without saving
7
14
Now open the image with our sims where we want to apply the effect and choose our brush from the brush display The new brushes are usually found at the end so I recommend you to start looking for it from the bottom
We select it and adjust its size according to our tastes
8
15
Inside ldquoBrushesrdquo (Brush Presets) we will select and modify the fol-lowing options
gtldquoScatteringrdquo I recommend you to increase it to 1000 check the box ldquoBoth axesrdquo and increase ldquoCount Jitterrdquo to 10 for a better finish
gtldquoShape dynamicsrdquo Set the ldquoSize Jitterrdquo to a 50 in order each bub-ble has a different size
gtldquoBrush Tip Shaperdquo In order to avoid the flux is too dense itrsquos convenient to use an appropriate ldquospacingrdquo for example between 20 and 50
These percentages may vary de-pending on the size of the brush the size of the picturehellip even depending on your tastes
9
16
Finally create a new layer and (having selected a col-or of your preference) start using the brush wersquove just created as you would use any other brush
Donrsquot forget to select in Layer Style -gt Blend Modes -gt Overlay for a greater transparency and brightness
10
17
18
LOFT A
LIFESTYLE
19
20
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
21
Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
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liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
We open the toprsquos dds file in Photoshop
We select using the Rectangular Marquee Tool the section of the top where we want to have the transparency
We select the toprsquos outline with the magic wand and copy it to a different layer
We unlock the background layer by double clicking it and then re-move the content of this layer
Itrsquos very important to erase with the Eraser tool all the saw tooth
edges the top will have by default since these will then appear in the game
We then copy the selection to a new layer and erase this selection from the previous layer Now we drag the layer from the pattern we previously created into this docu-ment
We adjust its size to the space avail-able using ldquoFree transformrdquo and the Eraser tool
8 11
9
10
12
13
8
EDITING THE TOP
Now we will proceed to change the texture of the toprsquos background in order it has a more realistic appear-ance In order to do this we create a custom pattern
We adjust its opacity to 50 in order the toprsquos shad-ows can be still seen
In order our transparency appears as such in the game we must re-move the alpha channel To do so we go to the Channels tab and eliminate Alpha channel
14
15
Once we have done that we can save the file and im-port it to S4PE again
And here we have the final result ndash our custom top with transparencies
As you can see the edges arenrsquot very smooth (they are still quite ragged) We can improve this with the rub-ber tool in Photoshop and lots of patience
I hope this tutorial has been helpful and that we all little by little easily manage to create our own clothes for The Sims 4
9
FINAL RESULT
PHOT
OSHO
P TU
TORI
AL
BUB
BLE
EFF
ECT
10
11
Create a new document of 1920x1200 in order to create our brush comfortably I recommend you to use a white or transparent background since we are going to use dark colors
We add a new layer and draw in a back circle on it with the help of a circular brush The size is not very important but take care itrsquos not too big or too small compared with the size of the background
With the help of the mouse right button we click on our circlersquos lay-er and select ldquobinding optionsrdquo (the first option on the menu) to edit the layer styles
An easy and elegant effect suitable for your favorite Sims photos Do you want to know how itrsquos done Follow the steps then
1 2 3
12
In the pop-up window select ldquoBinding optionsrdquo and change the fill opacity in ldquoAdvanced Blendingrdquo from 100 to 50 You can modify these values slightly de-pending on your tastes but I recommend you to fol-low suit this tutorial if itrsquos the first time you are doing something like this or you have little knowledge on Photoshop
After this step the circle will appear a bit transparent as in my image
Without closing the window go to the ldquostrokerdquo option and change it to a size proportional to its size In my case is of 15px but if you havenrsquot used a brush of the same size as mine (437 px) try to make the outline look as similar as possible to mine
Now you can click ldquoOKrdquo and close the ldquoLayer Stylerdquo window
4 5
13
In order to save our brush we only have to select the layer and go to ldquoEditrdquo in the top horizontal menu and look for the option ldquoDefine brush presetrdquo and click it
6
A pop-up window will appear where we can give it a name Irsquove called it ldquobubblesrdquo but you can leave the predefined name if you wish
If you have saved the brush correctly you can now close the document without saving
7
14
Now open the image with our sims where we want to apply the effect and choose our brush from the brush display The new brushes are usually found at the end so I recommend you to start looking for it from the bottom
We select it and adjust its size according to our tastes
8
15
Inside ldquoBrushesrdquo (Brush Presets) we will select and modify the fol-lowing options
gtldquoScatteringrdquo I recommend you to increase it to 1000 check the box ldquoBoth axesrdquo and increase ldquoCount Jitterrdquo to 10 for a better finish
gtldquoShape dynamicsrdquo Set the ldquoSize Jitterrdquo to a 50 in order each bub-ble has a different size
gtldquoBrush Tip Shaperdquo In order to avoid the flux is too dense itrsquos convenient to use an appropriate ldquospacingrdquo for example between 20 and 50
These percentages may vary de-pending on the size of the brush the size of the picturehellip even depending on your tastes
9
16
Finally create a new layer and (having selected a col-or of your preference) start using the brush wersquove just created as you would use any other brush
Donrsquot forget to select in Layer Style -gt Blend Modes -gt Overlay for a greater transparency and brightness
10
17
18
LOFT A
LIFESTYLE
19
20
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
21
Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
Now we will proceed to change the texture of the toprsquos background in order it has a more realistic appear-ance In order to do this we create a custom pattern
We adjust its opacity to 50 in order the toprsquos shad-ows can be still seen
In order our transparency appears as such in the game we must re-move the alpha channel To do so we go to the Channels tab and eliminate Alpha channel
14
15
Once we have done that we can save the file and im-port it to S4PE again
And here we have the final result ndash our custom top with transparencies
As you can see the edges arenrsquot very smooth (they are still quite ragged) We can improve this with the rub-ber tool in Photoshop and lots of patience
I hope this tutorial has been helpful and that we all little by little easily manage to create our own clothes for The Sims 4
9
FINAL RESULT
PHOT
OSHO
P TU
TORI
AL
BUB
BLE
EFF
ECT
10
11
Create a new document of 1920x1200 in order to create our brush comfortably I recommend you to use a white or transparent background since we are going to use dark colors
We add a new layer and draw in a back circle on it with the help of a circular brush The size is not very important but take care itrsquos not too big or too small compared with the size of the background
With the help of the mouse right button we click on our circlersquos lay-er and select ldquobinding optionsrdquo (the first option on the menu) to edit the layer styles
An easy and elegant effect suitable for your favorite Sims photos Do you want to know how itrsquos done Follow the steps then
1 2 3
12
In the pop-up window select ldquoBinding optionsrdquo and change the fill opacity in ldquoAdvanced Blendingrdquo from 100 to 50 You can modify these values slightly de-pending on your tastes but I recommend you to fol-low suit this tutorial if itrsquos the first time you are doing something like this or you have little knowledge on Photoshop
After this step the circle will appear a bit transparent as in my image
Without closing the window go to the ldquostrokerdquo option and change it to a size proportional to its size In my case is of 15px but if you havenrsquot used a brush of the same size as mine (437 px) try to make the outline look as similar as possible to mine
Now you can click ldquoOKrdquo and close the ldquoLayer Stylerdquo window
4 5
13
In order to save our brush we only have to select the layer and go to ldquoEditrdquo in the top horizontal menu and look for the option ldquoDefine brush presetrdquo and click it
6
A pop-up window will appear where we can give it a name Irsquove called it ldquobubblesrdquo but you can leave the predefined name if you wish
If you have saved the brush correctly you can now close the document without saving
7
14
Now open the image with our sims where we want to apply the effect and choose our brush from the brush display The new brushes are usually found at the end so I recommend you to start looking for it from the bottom
We select it and adjust its size according to our tastes
8
15
Inside ldquoBrushesrdquo (Brush Presets) we will select and modify the fol-lowing options
gtldquoScatteringrdquo I recommend you to increase it to 1000 check the box ldquoBoth axesrdquo and increase ldquoCount Jitterrdquo to 10 for a better finish
gtldquoShape dynamicsrdquo Set the ldquoSize Jitterrdquo to a 50 in order each bub-ble has a different size
gtldquoBrush Tip Shaperdquo In order to avoid the flux is too dense itrsquos convenient to use an appropriate ldquospacingrdquo for example between 20 and 50
These percentages may vary de-pending on the size of the brush the size of the picturehellip even depending on your tastes
9
16
Finally create a new layer and (having selected a col-or of your preference) start using the brush wersquove just created as you would use any other brush
Donrsquot forget to select in Layer Style -gt Blend Modes -gt Overlay for a greater transparency and brightness
10
17
18
LOFT A
LIFESTYLE
19
20
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
21
Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
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Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
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From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
PHOT
OSHO
P TU
TORI
AL
BUB
BLE
EFF
ECT
10
11
Create a new document of 1920x1200 in order to create our brush comfortably I recommend you to use a white or transparent background since we are going to use dark colors
We add a new layer and draw in a back circle on it with the help of a circular brush The size is not very important but take care itrsquos not too big or too small compared with the size of the background
With the help of the mouse right button we click on our circlersquos lay-er and select ldquobinding optionsrdquo (the first option on the menu) to edit the layer styles
An easy and elegant effect suitable for your favorite Sims photos Do you want to know how itrsquos done Follow the steps then
1 2 3
12
In the pop-up window select ldquoBinding optionsrdquo and change the fill opacity in ldquoAdvanced Blendingrdquo from 100 to 50 You can modify these values slightly de-pending on your tastes but I recommend you to fol-low suit this tutorial if itrsquos the first time you are doing something like this or you have little knowledge on Photoshop
After this step the circle will appear a bit transparent as in my image
Without closing the window go to the ldquostrokerdquo option and change it to a size proportional to its size In my case is of 15px but if you havenrsquot used a brush of the same size as mine (437 px) try to make the outline look as similar as possible to mine
Now you can click ldquoOKrdquo and close the ldquoLayer Stylerdquo window
4 5
13
In order to save our brush we only have to select the layer and go to ldquoEditrdquo in the top horizontal menu and look for the option ldquoDefine brush presetrdquo and click it
6
A pop-up window will appear where we can give it a name Irsquove called it ldquobubblesrdquo but you can leave the predefined name if you wish
If you have saved the brush correctly you can now close the document without saving
7
14
Now open the image with our sims where we want to apply the effect and choose our brush from the brush display The new brushes are usually found at the end so I recommend you to start looking for it from the bottom
We select it and adjust its size according to our tastes
8
15
Inside ldquoBrushesrdquo (Brush Presets) we will select and modify the fol-lowing options
gtldquoScatteringrdquo I recommend you to increase it to 1000 check the box ldquoBoth axesrdquo and increase ldquoCount Jitterrdquo to 10 for a better finish
gtldquoShape dynamicsrdquo Set the ldquoSize Jitterrdquo to a 50 in order each bub-ble has a different size
gtldquoBrush Tip Shaperdquo In order to avoid the flux is too dense itrsquos convenient to use an appropriate ldquospacingrdquo for example between 20 and 50
These percentages may vary de-pending on the size of the brush the size of the picturehellip even depending on your tastes
9
16
Finally create a new layer and (having selected a col-or of your preference) start using the brush wersquove just created as you would use any other brush
Donrsquot forget to select in Layer Style -gt Blend Modes -gt Overlay for a greater transparency and brightness
10
17
18
LOFT A
LIFESTYLE
19
20
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
21
Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
11
Create a new document of 1920x1200 in order to create our brush comfortably I recommend you to use a white or transparent background since we are going to use dark colors
We add a new layer and draw in a back circle on it with the help of a circular brush The size is not very important but take care itrsquos not too big or too small compared with the size of the background
With the help of the mouse right button we click on our circlersquos lay-er and select ldquobinding optionsrdquo (the first option on the menu) to edit the layer styles
An easy and elegant effect suitable for your favorite Sims photos Do you want to know how itrsquos done Follow the steps then
1 2 3
12
In the pop-up window select ldquoBinding optionsrdquo and change the fill opacity in ldquoAdvanced Blendingrdquo from 100 to 50 You can modify these values slightly de-pending on your tastes but I recommend you to fol-low suit this tutorial if itrsquos the first time you are doing something like this or you have little knowledge on Photoshop
After this step the circle will appear a bit transparent as in my image
Without closing the window go to the ldquostrokerdquo option and change it to a size proportional to its size In my case is of 15px but if you havenrsquot used a brush of the same size as mine (437 px) try to make the outline look as similar as possible to mine
Now you can click ldquoOKrdquo and close the ldquoLayer Stylerdquo window
4 5
13
In order to save our brush we only have to select the layer and go to ldquoEditrdquo in the top horizontal menu and look for the option ldquoDefine brush presetrdquo and click it
6
A pop-up window will appear where we can give it a name Irsquove called it ldquobubblesrdquo but you can leave the predefined name if you wish
If you have saved the brush correctly you can now close the document without saving
7
14
Now open the image with our sims where we want to apply the effect and choose our brush from the brush display The new brushes are usually found at the end so I recommend you to start looking for it from the bottom
We select it and adjust its size according to our tastes
8
15
Inside ldquoBrushesrdquo (Brush Presets) we will select and modify the fol-lowing options
gtldquoScatteringrdquo I recommend you to increase it to 1000 check the box ldquoBoth axesrdquo and increase ldquoCount Jitterrdquo to 10 for a better finish
gtldquoShape dynamicsrdquo Set the ldquoSize Jitterrdquo to a 50 in order each bub-ble has a different size
gtldquoBrush Tip Shaperdquo In order to avoid the flux is too dense itrsquos convenient to use an appropriate ldquospacingrdquo for example between 20 and 50
These percentages may vary de-pending on the size of the brush the size of the picturehellip even depending on your tastes
9
16
Finally create a new layer and (having selected a col-or of your preference) start using the brush wersquove just created as you would use any other brush
Donrsquot forget to select in Layer Style -gt Blend Modes -gt Overlay for a greater transparency and brightness
10
17
18
LOFT A
LIFESTYLE
19
20
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
21
Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
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Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
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34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
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37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
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39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
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41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
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43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
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DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
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HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
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NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
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HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
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59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
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SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
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SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
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Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
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66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
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69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
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This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
Create a new document of 1920x1200 in order to create our brush comfortably I recommend you to use a white or transparent background since we are going to use dark colors
We add a new layer and draw in a back circle on it with the help of a circular brush The size is not very important but take care itrsquos not too big or too small compared with the size of the background
With the help of the mouse right button we click on our circlersquos lay-er and select ldquobinding optionsrdquo (the first option on the menu) to edit the layer styles
An easy and elegant effect suitable for your favorite Sims photos Do you want to know how itrsquos done Follow the steps then
1 2 3
12
In the pop-up window select ldquoBinding optionsrdquo and change the fill opacity in ldquoAdvanced Blendingrdquo from 100 to 50 You can modify these values slightly de-pending on your tastes but I recommend you to fol-low suit this tutorial if itrsquos the first time you are doing something like this or you have little knowledge on Photoshop
After this step the circle will appear a bit transparent as in my image
Without closing the window go to the ldquostrokerdquo option and change it to a size proportional to its size In my case is of 15px but if you havenrsquot used a brush of the same size as mine (437 px) try to make the outline look as similar as possible to mine
Now you can click ldquoOKrdquo and close the ldquoLayer Stylerdquo window
4 5
13
In order to save our brush we only have to select the layer and go to ldquoEditrdquo in the top horizontal menu and look for the option ldquoDefine brush presetrdquo and click it
6
A pop-up window will appear where we can give it a name Irsquove called it ldquobubblesrdquo but you can leave the predefined name if you wish
If you have saved the brush correctly you can now close the document without saving
7
14
Now open the image with our sims where we want to apply the effect and choose our brush from the brush display The new brushes are usually found at the end so I recommend you to start looking for it from the bottom
We select it and adjust its size according to our tastes
8
15
Inside ldquoBrushesrdquo (Brush Presets) we will select and modify the fol-lowing options
gtldquoScatteringrdquo I recommend you to increase it to 1000 check the box ldquoBoth axesrdquo and increase ldquoCount Jitterrdquo to 10 for a better finish
gtldquoShape dynamicsrdquo Set the ldquoSize Jitterrdquo to a 50 in order each bub-ble has a different size
gtldquoBrush Tip Shaperdquo In order to avoid the flux is too dense itrsquos convenient to use an appropriate ldquospacingrdquo for example between 20 and 50
These percentages may vary de-pending on the size of the brush the size of the picturehellip even depending on your tastes
9
16
Finally create a new layer and (having selected a col-or of your preference) start using the brush wersquove just created as you would use any other brush
Donrsquot forget to select in Layer Style -gt Blend Modes -gt Overlay for a greater transparency and brightness
10
17
18
LOFT A
LIFESTYLE
19
20
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
21
Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
In the pop-up window select ldquoBinding optionsrdquo and change the fill opacity in ldquoAdvanced Blendingrdquo from 100 to 50 You can modify these values slightly de-pending on your tastes but I recommend you to fol-low suit this tutorial if itrsquos the first time you are doing something like this or you have little knowledge on Photoshop
After this step the circle will appear a bit transparent as in my image
Without closing the window go to the ldquostrokerdquo option and change it to a size proportional to its size In my case is of 15px but if you havenrsquot used a brush of the same size as mine (437 px) try to make the outline look as similar as possible to mine
Now you can click ldquoOKrdquo and close the ldquoLayer Stylerdquo window
4 5
13
In order to save our brush we only have to select the layer and go to ldquoEditrdquo in the top horizontal menu and look for the option ldquoDefine brush presetrdquo and click it
6
A pop-up window will appear where we can give it a name Irsquove called it ldquobubblesrdquo but you can leave the predefined name if you wish
If you have saved the brush correctly you can now close the document without saving
7
14
Now open the image with our sims where we want to apply the effect and choose our brush from the brush display The new brushes are usually found at the end so I recommend you to start looking for it from the bottom
We select it and adjust its size according to our tastes
8
15
Inside ldquoBrushesrdquo (Brush Presets) we will select and modify the fol-lowing options
gtldquoScatteringrdquo I recommend you to increase it to 1000 check the box ldquoBoth axesrdquo and increase ldquoCount Jitterrdquo to 10 for a better finish
gtldquoShape dynamicsrdquo Set the ldquoSize Jitterrdquo to a 50 in order each bub-ble has a different size
gtldquoBrush Tip Shaperdquo In order to avoid the flux is too dense itrsquos convenient to use an appropriate ldquospacingrdquo for example between 20 and 50
These percentages may vary de-pending on the size of the brush the size of the picturehellip even depending on your tastes
9
16
Finally create a new layer and (having selected a col-or of your preference) start using the brush wersquove just created as you would use any other brush
Donrsquot forget to select in Layer Style -gt Blend Modes -gt Overlay for a greater transparency and brightness
10
17
18
LOFT A
LIFESTYLE
19
20
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
21
Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
In order to save our brush we only have to select the layer and go to ldquoEditrdquo in the top horizontal menu and look for the option ldquoDefine brush presetrdquo and click it
6
A pop-up window will appear where we can give it a name Irsquove called it ldquobubblesrdquo but you can leave the predefined name if you wish
If you have saved the brush correctly you can now close the document without saving
7
14
Now open the image with our sims where we want to apply the effect and choose our brush from the brush display The new brushes are usually found at the end so I recommend you to start looking for it from the bottom
We select it and adjust its size according to our tastes
8
15
Inside ldquoBrushesrdquo (Brush Presets) we will select and modify the fol-lowing options
gtldquoScatteringrdquo I recommend you to increase it to 1000 check the box ldquoBoth axesrdquo and increase ldquoCount Jitterrdquo to 10 for a better finish
gtldquoShape dynamicsrdquo Set the ldquoSize Jitterrdquo to a 50 in order each bub-ble has a different size
gtldquoBrush Tip Shaperdquo In order to avoid the flux is too dense itrsquos convenient to use an appropriate ldquospacingrdquo for example between 20 and 50
These percentages may vary de-pending on the size of the brush the size of the picturehellip even depending on your tastes
9
16
Finally create a new layer and (having selected a col-or of your preference) start using the brush wersquove just created as you would use any other brush
Donrsquot forget to select in Layer Style -gt Blend Modes -gt Overlay for a greater transparency and brightness
10
17
18
LOFT A
LIFESTYLE
19
20
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
21
Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
Now open the image with our sims where we want to apply the effect and choose our brush from the brush display The new brushes are usually found at the end so I recommend you to start looking for it from the bottom
We select it and adjust its size according to our tastes
8
15
Inside ldquoBrushesrdquo (Brush Presets) we will select and modify the fol-lowing options
gtldquoScatteringrdquo I recommend you to increase it to 1000 check the box ldquoBoth axesrdquo and increase ldquoCount Jitterrdquo to 10 for a better finish
gtldquoShape dynamicsrdquo Set the ldquoSize Jitterrdquo to a 50 in order each bub-ble has a different size
gtldquoBrush Tip Shaperdquo In order to avoid the flux is too dense itrsquos convenient to use an appropriate ldquospacingrdquo for example between 20 and 50
These percentages may vary de-pending on the size of the brush the size of the picturehellip even depending on your tastes
9
16
Finally create a new layer and (having selected a col-or of your preference) start using the brush wersquove just created as you would use any other brush
Donrsquot forget to select in Layer Style -gt Blend Modes -gt Overlay for a greater transparency and brightness
10
17
18
LOFT A
LIFESTYLE
19
20
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
21
Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
Inside ldquoBrushesrdquo (Brush Presets) we will select and modify the fol-lowing options
gtldquoScatteringrdquo I recommend you to increase it to 1000 check the box ldquoBoth axesrdquo and increase ldquoCount Jitterrdquo to 10 for a better finish
gtldquoShape dynamicsrdquo Set the ldquoSize Jitterrdquo to a 50 in order each bub-ble has a different size
gtldquoBrush Tip Shaperdquo In order to avoid the flux is too dense itrsquos convenient to use an appropriate ldquospacingrdquo for example between 20 and 50
These percentages may vary de-pending on the size of the brush the size of the picturehellip even depending on your tastes
9
16
Finally create a new layer and (having selected a col-or of your preference) start using the brush wersquove just created as you would use any other brush
Donrsquot forget to select in Layer Style -gt Blend Modes -gt Overlay for a greater transparency and brightness
10
17
18
LOFT A
LIFESTYLE
19
20
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
21
Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
Finally create a new layer and (having selected a col-or of your preference) start using the brush wersquove just created as you would use any other brush
Donrsquot forget to select in Layer Style -gt Blend Modes -gt Overlay for a greater transparency and brightness
10
17
18
LOFT A
LIFESTYLE
19
20
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
21
Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
18
LOFT A
LIFESTYLE
19
20
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
21
Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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19
20
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
21
Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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20
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
21
Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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MODERN ARCHITECTURE
21
Large windows functional and agreeable spaces make this house a perfect home for any time of the year
World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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World City Travels Art(DOTY 2013 Prize)
By Frani Jo
LONDON POSTER
22
THEDININGROOM
23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
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FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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23
The strong colors break with the monotony of the black and white The wooden table and the paint-ings supply to the house a vintage and alternative-like atmosphere that characterizes itrdquo
2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
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FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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2424
25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
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FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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25
Etno Plus KitchenBy pyszny16
THE KITCHENThe integrated kitchen creates a spacious effect and a sense of unity with the rest of place
COUNTERS
25
26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
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FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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26
The furniture of simple
lines avoids the deco-
ration appearing over-
loadingrdquo
27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
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FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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27
The popular Union Jack upholstery provides this corner of a retro and vintage air The bookshelf breaks with the monotony of the smooth walls
THE LIBRARYTavita Livingchair lsquoUnion JackrsquoBy BuffSumm
ARMCHAIR
28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
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FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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28
Nitrogen Corner LivingBy wondymoon
LIVING ROOMThe cushions and the rug are the key ele-ments for making this a warm and inviting place The mixture of prints in the cushions and the natural light entering through the wall-size windows achieve to break with the dominant serious-ness of the dark col-ors
SOFA
28
2929
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
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DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
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HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
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HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
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WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
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WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
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NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
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NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
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HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
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60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
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SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
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SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
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Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
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PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
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PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
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FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
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TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
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This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
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ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
30
THE TERRACE
Details are present both indoor and out-door The presence of ldquochaise longuesrdquo make this space an ideal place to chill out and enjoy the tranquility of home
30
3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
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39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
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SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
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Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
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66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
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This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
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ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
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aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
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liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
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SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
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SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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3131
3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
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ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
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aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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3232
33
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
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Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
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From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
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Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
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ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
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aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
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BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
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liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
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SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
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TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
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Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
Axel Dining Wall ArtBy sim_man123
BEDROOMThe mixture of warm-colored prints gives the bedroom a hippie-style which invokes the romanticism in its purest state The small details provide the room with a personal touch characteristic in these spaces
LAUGH DECORATION
LETRERO DECORATION
33
34
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
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FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
FEATUREDConstructions
35
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
SM Shopping Town
BY AUTAKI SIMS 3
THESIMSRESOURCECOM
This modern shopping mall has every-thing you need to spend the perfect shopping day clothing shops book-store coffee shop bakery shop res-taurant night club and many more
36
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
37
StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
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This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
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TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
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ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
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1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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StarbucksCoffee
BY THEOTHERSIM
THEOTHERSIMTUMBLRCOM
The world-known coffee shop is now available for your sims to have the most trendy coffee The building has two sto-ries so there is enough space to have a good time surrounded by friends
SIMS 3
38
39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
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Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
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This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
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Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
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ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
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1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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39
Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
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43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
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NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
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HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
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60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
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SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
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SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
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Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
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66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
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69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
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1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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Christmas Log cabin
BY FRAU ENGEL
FRAUENGELBLOGSPOTCOM
What could be better than spending the Christmas holidays in a welcoming log cabin Decorated according to this time of the year and full of details in every corner you will wish winter never ends
SIMS 4
40
41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
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NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
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59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
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SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
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This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
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FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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41
ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
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SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
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Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
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FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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ModernIndustrial Home
BY RUBY SIMS 4
RUBYRED-SIMS3BLOGSPOTCOM
A modern house perfect for those places with warm weather Its modern and mod-ern and contemporary line can be seen both in its architecture and decoration
42
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
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NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
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HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
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SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
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66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
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This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
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aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
43
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
LOOKBOOK
iexclHAPPY NEW YEAR
44
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
SIMS 4
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LUXY
LUXY-SIMSBLOGSPOTCOM
45
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYESHADOW EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
46
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
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1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
DRESS EARRINGS NECKLACE RINGS
NAILS
47
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
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TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
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THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
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1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
DRESS EARRING NECKLACE RINGS NAILS
48
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
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1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
HAIR SKIN EYEBROW EYES EYELINER BLUSH LIPSTICK
49
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
HAIR DRESS SHOES
50
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
51
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
52
WINTER
SIMS 3
MODELS AND PHOTOS
BY LIYAH
LIYAHSIMTUMBLRCOM
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
53
WINTER
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
54
SWEATER NECKLACE BAG BRACELET
COAT BOOTS SKIRT
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
55
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
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THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
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1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
56
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
NECKLACE HANDBAG DRESS
COAT SHOES RING TIGHTS
57
HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
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FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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HAT NECKLACE BAG TIGHTS
COAT BOOTS DRESS GLASSES
58
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
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PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
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This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
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Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
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irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
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ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
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aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
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BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
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liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
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ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
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FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
59
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
60
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TIGHTS SHOES SKIRT WATCH
61
SWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANSSWEATER GLOVES BAG SCARF
62
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
SWEATER BAG BRACELET
BLAZER BOOTS JEANS
63
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
Nam ut massa
turpis ac blandit
justo Nulla ultrices
odio commodo fau-
cibus commodo
mi nisi temporrdquo
64
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
PANTSHAIRWINGS
BY BEELZ
ANGELLOOKBOOK
65
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
66
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
67
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
PANTSSHOESSWEATSHIRT
68
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
69
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
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1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS70
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
FEATURED
DOWNLOADS71
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS3SKIN
72
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS3
TATTOOS
73
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS3HAIR
74
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
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THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
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1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS3
EYES
75
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS3EYEBROWS
76
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS3
BEARD
77
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS3MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
78
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS3
EYELINER
79
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS3
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
80
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS3
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
81
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS3CLOTHES
FEMALE
82
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS3
MALE
FEMALE
83
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS3SHOES
84
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS3
ACCESSORIES
85
TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
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ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
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1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
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POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
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TS4SKIN
86
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
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This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
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Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS4
TATTOOS
87
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS4HAIR
88
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS4
EYES
89
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS4EYEBROWS
90
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS4
BEARD
91
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS4MAKEUP
EYESHADOW
92
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS4
EYELINER
93
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS4
BLUSH
LIPSTICK
94
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS4
LIPSTICK
OTHERS
95
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
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1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS4CLOTHES
FEMALE
96
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS4
MALE
FEMALE
97
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS4SHOES
98
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TS4
ACCESSORIES
99
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
100
This is how Elvira who together with Alfonso administrates pekesimscom described his colleague Surely she is one of the simmers who knows him better though after this interview we hope to know a bit more about Alfonso and his experiences in the Sims world
ALFONSO PEKESIMSldquoCreative perfection-ist and someone who likes to help other as you will see reflected in his work But above all and since the be-ginnings Alfonso is a simmer at heartrdquo
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
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1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
101
Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shapeI really like itrdquo
We know you love designing and building with The Sims Which type of constructions you enjoy most makingUndoubtedly I enjoy creating all types of houses One day I may cre-ate a modern and minimalist man-sion and another day I just build a charming house full of old furniture with an overdone decoration I sup-pose creating houses of all styles for all players is where the equi-librium lies Itrsquos great to build and see how little by little the idea you had is taking shape I really like it
From all of the creations yoursquove made so far which one you would pick as the best one I can say with absolute certainty Metsauml the last world I created for The Sims 3 From the modeling of the terrain to the smallest details in a Simrsquos biography I enjoyed every second I spent creating Metsauml I took me months of hard work to create it but the final result was worth it
The Sims 4 Building mode has brought tons of new tools that have made building much easier and user-friendly but is there some element you miss from The Sims 3I miss being able to edit the ter-rain Although it was a tool I didnrsquot use much in The Sims 3 I miss it I donrsquot know the reasons why they
took it out but I hope in the fu-ture they include it again I also miss the Create a Style tool though not as much as I thought I would but there are times where I think ldquoRight how it would do wellrdquo Apart from building do you like to create simsStrangely enough it was not until The Sims 4 arrived that I liked to cre-ate sims Before I hated the CAS - I found it boring But now The Sims 4 CAS itrsquos so easy to handle and enter-taining that it has made me go in and create sims simply for the pleasure of doing so I love to trying to recreate real people I can spend hours and not get bored not even a little bit
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
102
From July 28th to August 1st Sims creators from all corners of the world met in the Electronic Arts studios in Redwood City California where they had the chance to try The Sims 4 exclusively before any-one else To this event commonly referred as Creatorrsquos Camp only a few fortunate simmers had the honor to attend it and amongst them was Alfonso the only mem-ber from the Spanish community
How would you describe your experience at Creatorrsquos CampIt was a very enriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could sense The atmosphere was great and we certainly learnt a lot from each other
Did the event go as you had imag-ined it would Not at all I was very nervous as I didnrsquot know what or who to expect at my arrival But it has been more than a simple Sims event - itrsquos been a fantastic opportunity to meet peo-ple and make new friends There
were at times where The Sims took a second place and we simply just sat around and chat told stories laughed
From what you experienced what surprised you the mostEArsquos campus definitely I knew it was a good place to work at but wow Itrsquos made up of various buildings surrounded by gardens full of trees connected by cobbled walkways They have all kinds of facilities a gym for employees a huge cafete-riaeven a Starbucks just for them In the Maxis building for example in the entrance the lamp was a giant plumb bob There are also tempo-
Photo viacutea Alalasims
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
103
rary exhibitions about EA games (when I was there it was about Plants vs Zombies) Itrsquos a place where it must be a joy to work even with all the stress Irsquom sure working on the gaming industry brings
Finally do you have any funny anecdote from the journeyOh I have lots I remember the 4 days we spent there TheSimSupply EnglishSimmer and I nearly died of cold Our computers where located just below the air-conditioning duct and we were literally shivering while we were playing But even so we
didnrsquot lift our hand from the mouse no matter how cold it was hahaha-ha I also remember I couldnrsquot stop laughing with TheNumberswoman from The Sims Resource It was an event full of laughter we had a great time
It was a veryenriching experience I met people from all over the world which are passionate for The Sims - that was something you could senserdquo
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
irsquom too a simmerThe Sims Community is made up of millions of players many of which are great artist who
have lots to share
Who better to inaugurate this section than Sims Vitarsquos team of collaborators five simmers
from different parts of Spain united by a common interest and a desire to take it a step
further
104
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
irsquom too a simmerMake yourself known
iquestThink you have something worth showing the Sims Community iquestYou want to make
yourself known Well this is your opportunity In the next issue you have the chance of
appearing in this section so the rest of fans get to know your work in The Sims world
For more information send an email to infosimsvitacom
105
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
Luciap25vALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoThe Sims has been present in
my life since as far back as I
can remember The game has
evolved at the same time I was
growing which makes The Sims
not just another computer game
But it was not until four years ago
that I decided to share my inter-
est in The Sims with the rest of
the fans by registering in Actu-
alidadSimsrsquos forum Since then
Irsquove learnt lots from other sim-
mers and Irsquove discovered numer-
ous ways to enjoy the as there
is much more to it than just sim-
ply playing on the Live Mode
Though a few months ago I took
a step further and decided to em-
bark on a new adventure (which
is probably madness I know)
called Sims Vita With good ex-
pectations and above all eager-
ness to work hard I hope to carry
out this project successfullyrdquo
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot TUMBLR
106
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
ldquoThere is much more
to it than just simply
playing on the Live
Moderdquo
TOP SKIRT
107
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
My passion for the
game lead me to
create ActualidadSims
on October 2005rdquo
108
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
aLFONSOvALENCIA SPAIN
ldquoI started to play The Sims when
I was a kid and it wasnrsquot long af-
ter when I discovered the great
community there was behind
and some of the incredible fan-
sites there was like Sims Express
where I took part in its forum The
arrival of The Sims 2 was a great
event for me as well as its ex-
pansion packs and my passion
for the game lead me to create
ActualidadSims on October 2005
Being in contact with the com-
munity has enabled me to meet
people from all around the
world with whom Irsquove had the
pleasure to collaborate in de-
velopment of great projects
For me The Sims is a real life
simulator with infinite possibilities
that suit a great variety of player
profiles Each one creates hisher
own world with hisher own char-
acters and decides their destiny
through their actions The limit lies
on onersquos own imagination and the
best of all is being able to share
our experiences and creations
with the rest of the Sim worldrdquo
BLAZER PANTS LS3 DIESEL
web middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
iNSTAGRAM middot GOOGLE+ middot YOUTUBE
109
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
LuxyGalicia SPAIN
ldquoIrsquom in love with The Sims since
I was little I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy its crazi-
ness Like many creators at first
I just played in the Live Mode but
after registering in Actualidad-
Sims and joining the community
I started to grow interest on cre-
ating my own custom content
Encouraged by other users I
opened my own blog with great
enthusiasm two years ago
Since then I havenrsquot stop sharing
my creations and photographs
with the rest of the fans here
as well as on my social net-
works and on The Sims Resource
For me The Sims is no longer
just a game but a tool to develop
my creativity met new talented
people and take part in ambitious
projects like this magazine with
my simmer friends that have been
with me throughout this journeyrdquo
blog middot TWITTER middot FACEBOOK
YOUTUBE middot Tumblr middot GOOGLE+
110
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
Irsquom in love with The
Sims since I was little
I grew with the saga
and still today I enjoy
its crazinessrdquo
TOP SKIRT TS3 BASE
111
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
At the age of 11 I used
to play in the Live
mode (like any other
bored kid)rdquo
112
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
BEELZTENERIFE SPAIN
ldquoIn my search for a way of sharing
the stories that my mind created
I found what is today my home
ActualidadSims At the age of 11 I
used to play in the Live mode (like
any other bored kid) I loved to rec-
reate the stories I pictured in my
mind though I must say in many
occasions they were quite crazy
As years passed I started see-
ing the game with a more artis-
tic perspective I used the Sims
as models and I created different
sceneries where I took pictures
of them I began to realize that
the CAS was designed for me
thought that became even clearer
when The Sims 4 was released
When I was offered the possibil-
ity of taking part in Sims Vitarsquos
project I didnrsquot doubt my re-
sponse to it not even a second
Not only because I was going to
be able to work with talented
simmers but because I was go-
ing to be able to work with great
people I hope this project what
started being a complete mad-
ness ends becoming a realityrdquo
BLAZER PANTS
TWITTER middot YOUTUBE middot Tumblr
113
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
liyahBARCELONA SPAIN
ldquoI joined ActualidadSims barely a
year ago and since then Irsquove shared
with The Sims community my cre-
ations and mi passion for the saga
Irsquove been playing this game since
its first edition although the way
I play it has changed a lot At the
present day I approach the game
in a more artistic way I like to
do themed photo shoots create
custom content that I later up-
load to my Tumblr design inte-
riors and above all create sims
I hope this project is a success
and the magazine is welcomed
with the same enthusiasm as
we have had when making itrdquo
TWITTER middot TUMBLR
114
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
The way I play has
changed a lot At the
present day I ap-
proach the game in a
more artistic wayrdquo
CHOKER DRESS
115
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
SIMSTAGRAMSAlthough the presence of The Sims on Instagram is less than on other social networks little by little the ldquosimstagramsrdquo are becoming each time more popular and there is a growing number of fans which decide to create here their own page
Plumandbob Prettypixelated May_sims
RainbowDashCrashYT up-dates the account mainly with Sims 4 pictures although you will also en-counter some selfies from the owner
With more the 4000 fol-lowers prettypixelated is an account where you will find modelling pictures taken with The Sims 3 There is also a Tumblr ac-count associated
Here you will find pho-tos which will make you doubt if they are or not taken with The Sims due to their excellent quality You may also find them in hisher Tumblr account
116
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
117
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
TWITTERUndoubtedly Twitter is the social network where The Sims is mostly present Here the fans have the op-portunity to interact personally with the venerated SimGurus who have proved to be great twitterers How have the Christmas holidays gone for the Sims producers
118
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
SIMBLRSAny Simmer in love with the custom content and which likes lookbooks made with The Sims will surely know about many ldquosimblrrdquo accounts Undoubtedly here you will find great artists who day after day continue surprising us with their creations
Periluxe Puresims Bill Sims
A very complete Tumblr the one above Here you will find downloads look-bookshellip even a legacy challenge made with The Sims 4 Legacy Aureolin
If you are looking for Sims 4 downloads donrsquot forget to visit this simblr
Here you will find all types of downloads for The Sims 3 from pose sets to clothes Donrsquot for-get to take a look at hisher artistic photos they will surely leave you open mouthed
119
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
THE EXISTENCY OF THE
LEGACY CHALLENGE IS NO
MORE THAN A REFLECTION
OF THE POPULARITY IT HAS
HAD OVER THE PREVIOUS
OF GENERATIONS AND AS
COULD BE EXPECTED THE
CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED
TO THE SIMS 4
LEGACY CHALLENGE
or those who donrsquot know anything about it the Legacy Challenge is a challenge made by Pinstar a featured simmer of the community for The Sims franchise You must create a sim
and move himshe to the largest lot available build a small house with the money you have left and start a new life from scratch The Legacy founder must make renovations on the house increase the family wealth and of course leave descendents so a second genera-tion can take over when heshe dies
The main objective of the Legacy Challenge is to reach the 10th generation but following a set of rules and taking several decisions throughout the challenge what makes us question what type of Legacy I will live HOW TO START
To start the Legacy you must move the founder sim to the biggest lot available (a 50x50 lot in Willow Creek) This lot will be already occupied so you must go to the ldquoMODO GESTIONAR BARRIOrdquo and destroy the current home Once yoursquove done that we move in the sim buy the sculpture ldquoKnight of the Octagon Table ldquoand keep it in the family inventory Think of this armor as a family legacy of the old nobility which must last until the last generation After buying this armor we will find ourselves left with 1800sect which we will have to manage properly in order we can buy the necessary objects that accomplish the basic needs of our sim
F WHAT IS IT
120
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
ONLY THOSE FORTUNATE ENOUGH WITH SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS WILL BE CONSIDERED HEIRS
In The Sims 4 a new rule named The Succession Laws has been implemented This rule enables you to pick which method you will use to choose the heir during the whole legacy There exists three categories which have a series of options each and you must pick an option from each category
GENDER LAW BLOODLINE LAW HEIR LAW
SUCCESSION LAWS
Strict Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir Male children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Matriarchy The Founder must be female Only girls are eligible to be named heir unless there are no female children at which point boys become eligible for that gen-eration
Equality The Founder may be of ei-ther gender Both boys and girls are eligible for the title of heir
Strict Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir Female children can-not under any circumstance ever be the heir to the next generation
Patriarchy The Founder must be male Only boys are eligible to be named heir unless there are no male children at which point girls become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Traditional To be eligible to be named heir a child must be natu-rally born from their previous-gen-eration parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder Adopted children may never be named heir
Traditional Children who are natural-ly born from the previous genera-tion are eligible to be named heir Adopted children are ineligible to be named heir unless there are no naturally born children at which point they become eligible for that generation
Modern Both Naturally born and adopted children are eligible to be named heir
Foster Children who are adopted are eligible to be named heir Naturally born children are not eligible to be named heir unless there are no ad-opted children at which point they become eligible for that genera-tion
Strict Foster Only Children who are adopted are eligible for the title of heir Naturally born children may never be heir
First Born The oldest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Last Born The youngest by order of joining the family eligible living child is named heir
Living Will The eligible child with the highest friendly relationship score with their previous-generationrsquos parent will be named heir
Merit The child with the most ful-ly completed aspirations will be named heir If there is a tie the child with the highest level in a single skill will become heir from among the children who are tied
Strength The first born eligible child becomes heir by defaulthellip but the tile can be forcefully taken from them if an eligible sibling beats them in a fight That sibling may have their title taken (or taken back) if they lose a fight to another eligible sibling
Random The title of heir is randomly selected from the pool of all eligi-ble children Every time the eligible pool changes size The heir must be re-rolled using the new pool
Exemplar At the beginning of the challenge name a single trait This trait must be one of your founderrsquos three traits Any eligible heir that has this trait will gain the title of heir If a single generation has no children with this trait or more than one exemplar follow the First Born rule
Democracy The heir is chosen by your viewersreaders from among the pool of eligible heirs
121
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
1 Cheatshacksmods which give you an advantage other those who donrsquot use them are not allowed Though cheats which fix game problems such
as ResetSim or moveobjects are permitted What re-spects mods those which make the gaming experi-ence more realistic such as having to fill the fridge with food may be used
2 You are not allowed to reset
the game if undesirable events occur It doesnrsquot matter if your house is set on fire the wrong sim has drowned or a boy in-stead of a girl has born Destiny
and chance are vital in making our challenge much more interesting Furthermore fighting for these
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGEThinks you should know before start-ing
2
1
Completing the challenge without breaking any of these rules will provide you of a better gaming experi-ence and a greater satisfac-tion when you finish
122
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
RULESOF LEGACY CHALLENGE
events not to happen is part of the fun - although sometimes you succeed there are times when you may also fail
You canrsquot move in sims to the household with the exception of the husband or the wife In other words every person who is not a member of the family (with the ex-ception of the spouses) wonrsquot be
allowed to move in to the Legacy residence If an heir has siblings these can either stay or move out but once they do so they wonrsquot be able to move back in again
The family Legacy must live in the same house during the 10 generations During all this pe-riod of time renovations such as building new facilities (swimming pools) or rooms are permitted (and
encouraged) You are free to enlarge your home and buy as many objects as you wish
Your sim will be able to use only ONE potion of youth dur-ing hisher lifetime (this also includes the milk from the cow plant) The lifespan of your sim must be set as ldquoNormalrdquo
6 You wonrsquot be able to change your simrsquos aspiration once selected The only ex-ception is if this aspiration has been 100 completed
7 You are not allowed to bring a sim back to life once dead If you want one dead sim to live you will have to plead for his life using the death flower On the other hand if you cook
Ambrosia only the living can eat it
The descendantsrsquo traits must be chosen randomly In the Legacy Challenge official page you can find a random traits generator where you can obtain a trait for your new sim depend-
ing on hisher parents traits You can try it here
FOLLOW OR NOT THE RULES IS ONErsquoS
CHOICE ALONE YOU ARE NOT FORCE TO
ABIDE THE CHALLENGE RULES BUT NOT
DOING SO PROBABLY WILL MAKE IT LESS
FUN AND ENTERTAINING
3
5
4
6
7
8
123
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
POINTSLEGACY CHALLENGETHROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE YOU WILL OBTAIN A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS
CREATIVEHonoring the ancestors is a good way of keeping a strong legacy In addition the elders will die happier knowing they will be remembered
+1 point when the memoirs of each one of the heirs or their spouses are written (songs biographies por-traits) (9 points)+1 point for fully completing two creative wishes
WEALTHThough the founder started with an empty lot and not much money in his pockets it is expected that the family wealth grows as time passes
Points are earned by meeting the specific household worth thresholds as follows75000sect = 1 point120000sect = 2 points200000sect = 3 points320000sect = 4 points510000sect = 5 points830000sect = 6 points1300000sect = 7 points2100000sect = 8 points3500000sect = 9 points5700000sect = 10 points
KNOWLEDGEYou will win points depending on the number of skills where you reach level 10
3 skills reaching level 10 = 1 point5 skills reaching level 10 = 2 points8 skills reaching level 10 = 3 points13 skills reaching level 10 = 4 points21 skills reaching level 10 = 5 points34 skills reaching level 10 = 6 points55 skills reaching level 10 = 7 points89 skills reaching level 10 = 8 points144 skills reaching level 10 = 9 pointsThe 10th point is earned by having every skill reach level 10 at some point during the challenge
FOODPurchase the most expensive fridge and stove and fully upgrade both of them = 1 pointHave a Sim make a highest quality version of Baked Alaska the most difficult to make dish = 1 pointHave a single Sim max the cooking gourmet cooking and mixology skills = 1 pointHave Sims complete both food aspirations in a single generation they can be done by two different Sims = 1 pointHave a Sim get fat from your familyrsquos cooking = 1 pointHave at least six Sims (family members or guests) all sitting at the table eating at the same time = 1 pointReach the top of both food career branches = 1 pointCook a meal with at least two fresh ingredients that are of the highest quality = 1 pointHave a Sim make their date a max-quality meal or mix a max-quality drink during a single date and a party = 2 points
ATLETICO+1 point each time a sport-related wish is fulfilled (9 points)+1 point when the childrsquos 4 skills reach level 10
POPULARITYPoints earned depending on the medals you earn from parties and datesGold M = 3 p Silver M = 2 p Bronze M = 1 p
20 Medal Points = 1 point30 Medal Points = 2 points60 Medal Points = 3 points90 Medal Points = 4 points150 Medal Points = 5 points200 Medal Points = 6 points400 Medal Points = 7 points600 Medal Points = 8 points1000 Medal Points = 9 points
+1 point by having a single Sim get a gold medal in all the different types of parties AND a gold medal on a date
124
FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
125
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
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FAMILYThe category of the family is the simplest of all since you only have to let time run
+1 point when the current heir reaches young adult-hood (9 points)+1 is obtained by havingadopting 10 children in a single generation
LOVEA family with a wide range of lovers provides plea-sure cunning and above all the ability to evade ru-mors
+1 point for each child you have with a lover (9 points)+1 point for completing two romantic wishes
NATURE+5 points if you manage that your sims die in 10 dif-ferent ways+1 point when completing to specefic pathways of a same career+2 points if you have got hold of the 6 paintings avail-able+1 point when completing one of the thirteen gamersquos collections
DEVIANCESome people think in evilness when they listen to the word ldquoperversityrdquo however these actions are no more than occasional impulses your Sim has What is really perverse is stocking youth potions and not sharing them with the resthellip
Points will be won depending on the number of youth potions accumulated during the challenge1 Potion of Youth = 1 point2 Potions of Youth = 2 points3 Potions of Youth = 3 points5 Potions of Youth = 4 points8 Potions of Youth = 5 points12 Potions of Youth = 6 points20 Potions of Youth = 7 points30 Potions of Youth = 8 points50 Potions of Youth = 9 points80 Potions of Youth = 10 points
PENALTIES-1 point every time the power is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point every time the plumbing is shut off due to unpaid bills-1 point per childinfant taken away by social ser-vices
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The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
126
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127
The more you progress in the challenge the more you will realise that all the effort put from the start was worth it
As expansion packs and game updates are released the rules of the Legacy Challenge will change in order to incorporate the new options these bring into the game In this way you can increase your final score once fin-ished the challenge
In many occasions when a simmer finishes the chal-lenge heshe completely forgets of doing the sum up of the points earned Itrsquos totally understandable After all many things have happened during the legacy and itrsquos difficult to remember all of them In order to avoid this Pinstar has created a table where you can note down the points you gain at the same time the legacy progresses You can download it here
This is it IF you consider yourself a great simmer you must take this challenge Reaching the 10th generation is not east and of course you wonrsquot accomplish it in one week But I can assure you all the effort and time will be worth it
Best of luck
DETAILSLEGACY CHALLENGE
CONTINUOS UPDATING
SCORING TABLE
127