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[likelyamused]

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Alejandro: Hey, Dad! Thanks for doing this. We'll come to pick up Mateo on Sunday.

Marco: It's my pleasure! Have a great trip with Catalina and Celia.

Alejandro: Celia's really looking forward to visiting San Myshuno'sArt Institute for next year.

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[maddieplum]

Meet Cam, the founder of my new fatal flaws legacy challenge. She may be mean, but she has a soft side, shown in how much she adores her dog Annie. As a teen, she couldn't handle the stress of living with her snobby strict parents any more and ran away with her dog to Brindleton Bay. Living out of a sleeping bag, she spends her time dodging calls from the principal, fishing for her dinner, and grinding at her job in retail to save up enough money to build a house for her and Annie. Stay tuned to see as Cam grows up and watch to see if she will sink or swim in building an independent life for herself.

Challenge rules:

#sims #simblr #the sims 4 #the fatal flaws legacy challenge #ts4 legacy #ts4 gameplay #ts4 screenshots #i just made this simblr literally to dump the large amount of screenshots i have somewhere #so expect more to come #new simblr #new sims blog #new simblr alert

[iridescentissims]

A HUGE update to the Fatal Flaws Legacy Challenge, I've done an entire gen since the last update I did! So here they are!

Our lovely gen six heir was VERY difficult, I tried putting him through uni but the housing was an issue and I missed a couple of the goals by accident so it was a bit of a stressful one, but I do love Quartz a lot and he's definitely interesting.

work a part time job as a teenager ❌

Get married and have kids with a materialistic sim as a YA ✅

Lvl 10 Business Career ✅

Divorce spouse and lose everything ✅

Quit job and move out to an empty lot with nothing ✅

Reach Level 10 of another career ✅

Have your kid move in with you when you can support them ✅

Quartz did have a part time job as a teen for maybe a week because I completely forgot, I also forgot to complete the Goal Orientated aspiration as a teen, BUT Quartz did go on a family vacation to Mt. K and now lives there!

The angle I went with their storyline was essentially high school sweethearts gone wrong, they naturally argued all the time so I decided that the story was a couple of teens who should've have moved in together during college because it just all went wrong. Trinity is an absolutely lovely sim so I kind of framed it with Quartz being the bad guy, so he deserved being kicked out with nothing, because he cared more about ambition than family.

I don't have any screenshots unfortunately but after the divorce, Quartz went back to uni to study Psychology, but actually in a dorm instead of the housing I renovated for them last time, and he got a job as a Professor! He got to level 10 pretty quickly and I was able to build him a good little house, not big enough to fulfil his Mansion Baron aspiration but it's pretty and functional!

Next, we met Naomi! It didn't say anything about new relationships after the divorce but I've never really done that before so I wanted Quartz to find someone new and he did! Naomi is the sweetest, I did randomise her traits because I didn't want her to be non-committal but she's honestly one of my favourite generation love interests!

Finally, the next gen! Amber is the the cutest, so far I have zero ideas for her storyline to go alongside the rules but she's doing great, I didn't get to see her grow up much of course because Trinity had custody but she's now living with Quartz and Naomi and they all get along well.

And we're all caught up! I'm so excited that I'm reaching the end of this legacy, I absolutely love playing this and I can't wait to do the evil gen and get to play with an occult sim!

#fatal flaws legacy #the sims #the sims 4 #the sims 4 legacy #ts4 #the sims 4 legacy challenge #the sims legacy #simblr

[thrifthi]

im such a good writer

#its not serious writing though #im just planning the fatal flaws legacy #ik its supposed to be only gameplay because its a challenge BUT how about both gameplay and story??

[momochiachan]

I started to play @siyasims‘s fatal flaws legacy challenge, and I’m having a lot of fun with it! the first gen is almost complete. my mean boy got married to Greta Laurent today! (I obviously gave her a CAS makeover xD) they’re lovely ♡ 

I can’t wait for the sloppy gen xD

#siyasims #fatal flaws #sims 4 #legacy challenge #ts4 stories #showusyoursims

[simdolence]

Cher made it to Tartosa, found an empty lot by the water to call her own, and tried to teach Pepper how to fetch!

✓  start the generation as a teen on an empty lot.  ✓  drop out of high school using a mod, or just simply don’t go.

#ts4 #ts4 legacy #ts4 challenge #ts4 gameplay #simblr #fatal flaws legacy #fatal flaws #the fatal flaws legacy

[iridescentis]

SHE IS SO PRETTY <333 I finally finished the hot-headed gen, the heirs are about to age up into toddlers and everything is completed but I’m going to miss this gen so much! This has definitely been my favourite gen so far and I’m kinda terrified to start the next one because I’ll have to roll a dice and I know I’m going to forget to BUT I am excited :D

#i tried to start a simsta for this legacy challenge #but it's really disheartening bc nobody has seen it #i might make a simblr maybe?? #yeah I'll do that #I'll just repost everything i did there over here its comfier here lmao #fatal flaws legacy #the sims 4

[southernfriedsims-blog]

Silas woke up the entire campsite when the spiders attacked. Good job keeping a low profile, kiddo. 

#fatal flaws challenge #ts4 fatal flaws legacy #fatal flaws legacy #sims 4 challenge #sims 4 #simblr #ts4 screenies #ts4 gameplay

[ts4challengehub]

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[theolivebranchreview]

Can’t Find What Doesn’t Exist – Christopher Moltisanti’s Elusive Arc

by Anthony Villacosta (@anthony_villacosta)

I’ve watched “The Sopranos” a lot. You won’t find me saying that I’ve seen it too much but some would say it’s getting pretty close. Let’s talk about it. 

Spoilers ahead for a 25 year old show. 

“The Sopranos,” renowned for its intricate character studies and psychological depth, masterfully uses Christopher Moltisanti’s journey to critique and deconstruct the mythos surrounding the American Dream and the gangster narrative. Unlike traditional gangster tales that often romanticize the rise to power and subsequent fall, “The Sopranos” presents a more nuanced and bleak view of the criminal underworld through Christopher’s eyes. His character arc—or the lack thereof—serves as a poignant critique of the series itself and the genre at large, emphasizing the cyclical nature of violence, addiction, and betrayal that traps its characters.

Christopher’s unfulfilled aspirations and repeated failures underscore a significant theme of existential despair prevalent throughout the series. This theme resonates with other works of fiction that explore the dark underbelly of American life, such as “Breaking Bad’s” Walter White, whose quest for power and legacy leads to his moral and ethical decay. Similarly, “Mad Men’s” Don Draper embodies the hollowness of success and the elusive nature of identity within the American corporate landscape. Both characters, like Christopher, navigate worlds where their ambitions and desires lead to their undoing, reflecting on the series’ critical stance on the pursuit of the American Dream.

“The Sopranos” also delves into the literary themes of fatalism and moral ambiguity, mirroring classical tragedies where characters are inevitably led to their downfall by their inherent flaws and the inescapable fate dictated by their environment. Christopher’s addiction and loyalty to Tony Soprano can be seen as his tragic flaws, leading to his ultimate demise. This thematic exploration aligns with works like Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” where the protagonist’s indecision and struggle with existential questions culminate in tragedy.

Furthermore, the series critiques the glorification of mob life, challenging the narratives presented in seminal works like “The Godfather,” which has often been criticized for its romanticized portrayal of the mafia. “The Sopranos” offers a starkly contrasting view, highlighting the mundane, often petty realities of mob life and its psychological toll on individuals. Through characters like Christopher, the series presents a world where traditional values are corrupted by greed and violence, reflecting a broader critique of materialism and moral decay in contemporary society.

“The Sopranos” intricately weaves Christopher Moltisanti’s arc with the broader thematic concerns of disillusionment, identity crisis, and the destructive pursuit of the American Dream, presenting a multifaceted critique of the gangster narrative.

Christopher’s journey is emblematic of the pitfalls of ambition within the toxic environment of organized crime. His aspirations to rise within the ranks of the mob and his simultaneous desire to legitimize himself through a career in the film industry serve as a microcosm for the series’ exploration of the duality of the American Dream. Christopher’s endeavors in Hollywood, particularly through the development of the movie “Cleaver,” symbolize his struggle to reconcile his criminal identity with his aspirations for creative expression and recognition outside the mob life. This subplot not only satirizes the entertainment industry’s own myth-making processes but also reflects Christopher’s internal conflict and the overarching theme of identity crisis, paralleling Don Draper’s narrative.

Moreover, Christopher’s relationship with Tony adds another layer of complexity to the critique of the American Dream. Tony, who serves as both a father figure and a mentor to Christopher, embodies the ultimate mob boss who has achieved the American Dream in its most perverse form. The dynamic between Tony and Christopher highlights the themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the cyclical nature of violence. Christopher’s unwavering loyalty, despite Tony’s manipulations and eventual betrayal, underscores the fatalistic themes prevalent in classical tragedies and critiques the glorification of mob loyalty and honor as ultimately self-destructive.

Christopher’s addiction, a recurrent motif in his character arc, represents not only his personal demons but also serves as a metaphor for the addictive nature of power and the corrosive effect of the mob lifestyle on individual psyche and morality. His struggles with substance abuse reflect the broader existential despair of the series’ characters, trapped in their respective quests for fulfillment and happiness within a morally bankrupt world.

The series’ portrayal of the mundane aspects of mob life, through characters like Christopher, challenges the romanticized image of the gangster lifestyle popularized by films like “The Godfather.” Instead of glamorous and honor-bound outlaws, “The Sopranos” presents its characters as deeply flawed individuals, entangled in petty disputes, family dramas, and the banalities of everyday life, thus demystifying the mob genre.

In conclusion, Christopher Moltisanti’s character arc in “The Sopranos” serves not just as a narrative device but as a profound commentary on the illusory nature of the American Dream, the moral ambiguity of its characters, and the existential crises that define their lives. Through Christopher’s story, “The Sopranos” deconstructs the gangster narrative, offering a nuanced critique of ambition, identity, and the relentless pursuit of power, while engaging in a broader philosophical inquiry into the human condition.

#the sopranos #spoilers #essay #aspiring writer #media critique #theolivebranchreview

[likelyamused]

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Woman: Hey! What are you doing here?

Max: Are you the owner?

Woman: No, but...

Max: Then mind your own business and piss off.

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[maddieplum]

Last we checked in mean run away Cam was living off the land in Brindleton Bay with her trusty dog Annie.

She continues to love up on her pup and checks out some local haunts.

Using a selling some woodworking creations, she saves enough money to build a small house...

...just in time for snowfall.

She decorates for Winterfest and takes some time to teach Annie to fetch

On New Year's Eve she invites over fellow teen and her crush Yuki Behr for a drink to celebrate (Annie has her own drink as well)

Unfortunately it doesn't go well, and she heads alone to the local bar to count down to midnight.

Stay tuned to see where the new year takes her ✨✨✨✨

Challenge rules:

#sims #simblr #the sims 4 #new sims blog #new simblr #ts4 legacy #ts4 screenshots #ts4 gameplay #the fatal flaws legacy challenge

[iridescentissims]

Sooo I found a loophole to make Malachite and Kaylin technically coworkers...

GUESS WHO BOUGHT A VETS. I renovated one of the townie houses into a vet! Yeah I double checked and literally none of Malachite's doctor coworkers would work to marry, they're all old so this is a fun solution!

In even more fun news, they got married!

This is probably the prettiest wedding screenie I have ever taken. They also just aged up!

All of this living on a farm, Malachite's doctor career, the new vets, I completely forgot that we need an heir! I'm desperately hoping for a girl because I've been planning a specific sim and colour scheme for a while but we shall see (or we shall nudge the odds in one direction with strawberries and pop music perhaps...). Kaylin isn't pregnant yet because I have the overhaul mod which does make that harder but I definitely need to get a move on with the next gen

#fatal flaws legacy #the sims #the sims 4 #the sims 4 legacy #ts4 #the sims 4 legacy challenge #the sims legacy #simblr

[thrifthi]

New(ish) Simblr??

Hi, I'm Thi, she/her, SEAsian. I've been on Simblr for some time, but recently decided to switch from my sideblog to my mainblog (which is this one). My style is mostly maxis mix (though it fluctuates very frequently) and I am very much addicted to spinning pixel people around in cas

I am going to post gameplay, cas screenshots and more. I have lots of plans, including the Globetrotter challenge with Alexis (the sim in the pic), the Fatal Flaws Legacy challenge and other story-driven stuff, which I can't wait to share with all of you guys!!

Feel free to like, reblog or follow me so that I can find more simblr mutuals <3 I'd love to be friends with you guys

#ts4 #new simblr #the sims 4 #ts4 simblr #the sims community #ts4 new simblr #sims 4 #simblr #ts4 aesthetic #new sim #ts4 screenshots #new simmer #sims #sims community #the sims

[momochiachan]

Fatal Flaws Legacy ~ 3. Hot-Headed Gen ~ Puran

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[simdolence]

Cher’s in a mood n decided that punching the shit out of a punching bag she found would suffice 😅

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