Chapter 0:1 - Miss Demeanour

Last time on Dazello Days, we left Shawn to his own devices while Jenna was at work...

We didn't know what to expect, but I certainly wasn't expecting this!

That's right. He left. He just left. No broken homes or shattered dreams, he was just a polite gentleman and skadoodled out the door. I hope this means he'll be nice like that for the rest of the challenge when he's a proper family member.

Heck, I'm meant to be taking perfectly good care of Jenna and I'm struggling to get her sorted out! The next couple of days were pretty tame for Jenna, just keeping her needs fulfilled, heading to her work (as a secret agent) and painting while she can.

But I didn't sign up for this challenge so Jenna could live alone, so she invites Shawn over again and gets her job done quick.

Bish.

Bash.

Bosh.

There, now he's married to her so he has to stay! Mwahahaha...

Wait, his first autonomous action as Mr. Dazello is to take out the garbage?

More like we found Mr. Darcy!

You've passed the first test, good sir... But how do you stand against BABIES?!

Because I tell you this now: You'll be expecting one real soon.

But not before we pretend morning sickness isn't a thing, huh Jenna?

Jenna as a whole has been pretty weird while being pregnant, she randomly wanted to talk to this one chick outside that she briefly met at the museum when she first met Shawn.

But judging from this, I guess everyone likes her? She was only trying to fish, poor dear!

Jenna also demonstrated why she has the evil trait in the form of breaking EVERYTHING.

She's my TH and quite frankly I expected better behaviour from her.

You're like a corrupted Midas, everything you touch turns to A WRECK.

At least I can tell her to sort out her own messes!

Oh, wait. Is it that time already?! I guess I was too busy crying over how destructive Jenna is to really pay attention to her baby bulge.

Shawn is so done with this labour business.

Jenna looks scared about how to get the baby out of her and into the bassinet.

Oh, there we go! One bouncing baby boy in the family.

So much relief... Until Round 2 that is...

Usually with legacies I tend to give the children names based on Greek/Roman Gods or I simply randomise them, but recently I've fallen back in love with the Game Grumps, so for this round of babies we're gonna have Grumplets. Naturally, the first born had to be called Arin.

I think now's a good time to call it a night. We'll see just how good Jenna and Shawn's parenting skills are next time.

Until then, may your plumbobs be evergreen! <3

Chapter 0:0 - The Beginning

In the beginning, there was a Sim.

This Sim was called Jenna Dazello - that's why this blog's called Dazello Days, you see?

Jenna lived in a beautiful, slightly pink cottage that was built by aloofsearah729; not that she knew who was responsible for creating such a humble abode, she was just happy to have a roof over her head. (Seriously though, thank you Searah!)

Jenna, like every other Sim, had little quirks about her. She was a cheerful, outgoing spirit who was also something of a muser - being a Painter Extraordinare doesn't just come to any Sim, you know.

But Jenna was also...

Ever so slightly...

Evil.

How evil? I couldn't tell you myself, but she was at least sadistic. She enjoyed every moment of Nancy Landgraab's increasing anger towards her.

Perhaps a little bit too much...

But hey, even art forging criminal masterminds need to find love too, right? If not, at least a partner in crime could always help. So, we sent her off to the perfect spot to find like-minded villains...

The museum!

Looks like we've found a good candidate already...

This gentleman here is Shawn Jamison, a squeamish loner with a childish streak. He's unemployed, but he's also single. He's almost perfect!

I did say almost...

Jenna managed to talk to him and flirt a little, but you know Sims in public places, they always have to throw themselves in conversations at every chance. So, amidst Jenna chatting to several other people at the same time, Shawn managed to mosey on away from the museum without her knowing. It's okay though, because she was getting pretty hungry anyway.

Can we just take this moment to appreciate that old guy in the back? You go, old guy!

Well, with nothing else to do around here, let's set off home.

Wait, isn't that Nancy Landgraab? Looks like we have to stay here a little bit longer... Jenna rolled a whim to make an enemy after all.

Perhaps Jenna should've thought twice about crossing her, but they're certainly enemies now so... Mission Accomplished?

Finally home, but dazed out of her head, now I figure it's a good time for her to get some painting done.

It's so cute, I almost want to keep it... But I want the money more, so let's sell it.

Fully recovered from the fisticuffs and a long day at work, Jenna invites Shawn over for some alone time.

But without any form of entertainment, she quickly gets rather tense.

After buying a small stereo and letting Jenna take a snooze, we've got to turn up the volume on this couple.

They're now boyfriend and girlfriend, just a little longer then we'll see be seeing this challenge really begin!

...Or perhaps, it already has begun. Jenna's had to go to work, but Shawn was invited to stay the night. In other words, I've left Shawn home alone!

Maybe I'll see some sort of chaos descend upon me without even realising... I'll let you know in the next chapter.

Until then, may your plumbobs be evergreen! <3

The Boring Introduction Part That Everyone Should Skip Over

Hi there, I'm KimboWeenie and I am a Sims Player.

Well, that was obvious to tell really, but sometimes the blatant Simmers Anonymous introduction still works, no?

Here's the deal: I've been in something of a rut recently with my games. I keep telling myself "I'm going to make this legacy and this time it's going to stick!" but by the time I've created the would-be founder, I'm already tired of seeing them before they even do their usual routine.

Why is this any different you ask? Because I found this. (Or for those of you who don't like links, I found the ISBI Challenge.)

Usually I would never dream of even attempting such a challenge for fear of recreating that shot in the Sims 2 opening when the Sugar-Honey-Iced-Tea hits the fan.

Because nothing meant accomplishment like floursack babies and moppy makeout sessions.

But perhaps this is where I was going wrong... As much as I would love my Sims game to be a perfect Utopia where everyone just plays happy families and there is no such thing as Social Services; I wasn't challenging myself. I was just watching the same Sims do the same thing I'd tell each and every one of them to do.

So today, I bring forth a new goal. Not only am I going to complete a Legacy challenge, I'm going to complete one that I've allowed to fall into chaos, should it ever happen. I'm opening myself up to this possibility for the first time in about 10 years; it's time for this old lady to embrace new experiences!

Note to self: Never use that last phrase again...