Hello! I’m Simbones! *waves*
I created this challenge as I never play with Vampires anymore and I thought it would be great idea to combine general gameplay with Vampire generations.
This challenge is based on the same style of the Not So Berry challenge, which I love and I enjoy the general layout so I wanted to create a similar style challenge but with Occults. You don’t have to stick to any colours for this Challenge, I just wanted to keep the format the same. If you haven’t already, you can check out the NSB Challenge here.
You can follow my gameplay over on my blog @simbonez
Use the hashtag #shadowmoon to share your stories!
RULES:
There are some notes on some Gen rules, I have tried to explain as much as I can, but ultimately how you play this challenge, story wise is up to you.
Gender is not specific to any Generation, apart from Gen 2, where you must birth a son, a ‘male heir’ this will be the first born male. This ‘heir’ however is a false heir and will not be the heir to the next generation, Gen 3.
If a sim specifies that they have a coven, you must make a coven using the GTW group feature. You may put whoever in this coven, the only rule is that they vampires.
If another occult is mentioned in a Gen, e.g A Witch, give them the Vampire occult.
Money cheats can be used, but only to purchase a Gen’s first home, this must be realistic however, especially if they have money tasks in their rules.
If their is no career specified for a gen, you can choose if they have a career or not, such as the vampire aspiration gens.
Explanations:
Bloodline - a direct descendant of your selected sim.
Pureblood - a ‘true’ vampire, a sim that has not been turned, but is a descendant from vampire parents.
Coven - A group of vampires using GTW Clubs. If a sim specifies that they have a coven, you must make a coven using the GTW Club feature. You may put whoever in this coven, the only rule is that they are vampires.
Let me know if you have any questions! I haven’t yet play-tested, so let me know if you find any conflicts within the story line!
I hope you enjoy!
Generation One: The Founder
You’re a sim thats obsessed with everything occult. Born human, it is your ultimate dream to infiltrate the vampire kind with your own coven. Driven by your desire, you want to train and produce as many vampires in your bloodline as possible.
Traits: Bookworm, Perfectionist, Genius
Aspiration: Vampire Family
Rules:
Complete Vampire Family Aspiration
Must Start as a Human Sim
Be Turned by a Vampire
Master Vampiric Lore and Parenting Skill
Have 4 Children of your Bloodline
Generation Two: The Dark Sheep
Being brought up with a large family has meant there was a lot of competition growing up. Secretly you just really want to please your parents. However you have become obsessed with the dark arts and it has made you power hungry, you want to be the ultimate high priest no matter who you have to step on to get there.
Traits: Kleptomaniac, Snob, Ambitious
Aspiration: Master Vampire
Rules:
Produce a Male ‘Heir’ to your Coven (Have as many children to achieve this, but you must have at least 2 children, this ‘Male heir’ will be a false heir.)
Master the Master Vampire Aspiration
Master Logic & Pipe Organ Skill
Marry a ‘Pureblood’ Vampire (A Vampire that has not been turned but of vampiric descent*)
Generation Three: The Rebel
Always walking in your siblings shadow, you were not chosen as your parents heir to their empire. It has made you despise your vampiric culture and everything your family stands for. You wish to steer your life as far away from it as possible. You love herbalism and pour your heart and soul into your life away from the darker forms of vampirism. Unfortunately your curse will remain with you, making your love for the outdoors a dream.
Traits: Loves outdoors, Vegetarian, Good
Aspiration: Good Vampire
Career: Gardener
Rules
Master Gardener Career
Complete Good Vampire Aspiration
Complete Herbalism Skill
Live outside of Forgotten Hollow
Consume Plasma Fruits as much as you can and live by your vegetarian values.
Keep your occult a secret from your Children & Spouse
Generation Four: The Icon
On your ‘young adult’ birthday, you stumble across an old occult book, and you find out about your parent’s origins. Suddenly you begin to make sense of where you came from. You visit forgotten Hollow and realise that everyone is dressing in the 18th century, this town needs a makeover.. STAT.
Traits: Neat, Materialistic, Creative
Aspiration: Leader of the Pack
Career: Style Influencer
Rules
Master Style Influencer career
Master Leader of the Pack Aspiration
Makeover 10 Vampires from Forgotten Hollow using the makeover chair
Create and run your own Elite Coven of Vampires.
Release your mother of her immortality using the Ultimate Vampire Cure drink and make her mortal. (You must make the drink yourself)
Generation Five: The Recluse
Always surrounded by flamboyant parties and guests, you are abit of a loner and prefer the company of familiars. You live a simple life and only have what you need. Your family and cats.. lots and lots of cats.
Traits: Loner, Geek, Insane
Aspiration: Friend of the Animals
Career: Writer
Rules
Master Friend of the Animals aspiration
Master writing skill and Pet training skill.
Marry a ‘Witch’ (*as we do not have witch occults, use the vampire occult)
Produce a litter of kittens from your cats
Volunteer as a family 3 times
Generation Six: The Gifted
Half Vampire, Half Witch, you are gifted from a very small age. Your powers are unlike others at your age. Your parents told you however to only take what you need, but you often use your powers for personal gain. Neither Vampire nor Witch coven’s don’t want anything to do with you, but you’re happy just playing your guitar and looking after your kid.
Traits: Music Lover, Self-Assured, Romantic
Aspiration: Musical Genius
Career: Entertainer
Rules
Master Musical Genius Aspiration
Master Guitar Skill
Have one child with a human sim
Never Marry or Move in a partner
Generation Seven: The Mother
Growing up you were the apple of your parent’s eye. You always had everything you ever wanted and your parent tried everything they could to make it happen. As half human and half occult, you are unable to carry vampiric spawn to full term. You insist on having a vampire baby and choose to conjure one instead, no matter the consequences.
Traits: Childish, Insane, Neat
Aspiration: Successful Lineage
Career: Painter
Rules
“Conjure” a vampiric baby (you can cheat this after adopting a child and make them a vampire*)
Master Successful Lineage Aspiration
Master Wellness Skill
Master Painting skill
Only wear dresses for your entire life
Generation Eight: The Enigma
Nobody really knows where you came from, you’re abit of an outcast.. nobody really trusts your magical origins. Conjured by magic, you often wonder if there is a reason for your existence. However you are naturally skilled at vampiric lore beyond your age level and you don’t know why. A dark illegal coven takes you under their wing and you never look back.
Traits: Hot headed, Mean, Active
Aspiration: Public Enemy
Career: Criminal Career
Rules
Cheat Vampiric Lore skill to 8
Master Criminal Career
Complete Public Enemy Aspiration
Adopt 2 guard dogs
Have a home worth at least £200,000 Simoleons
Generation Nine: The Fairytale
Being brought up in a Coven Boss household wasn’t the greatest for your love life, an overprotective parent meant you’ve always had your nose in a book and have dreamed of your very own romance story. Wishing someone would save you from a life of crime you will do whatever it takes to find your true love.
Traits: Bookworm, Romantic, Jealous
Aspiration: Soulmate
Career: Arts Critic
Rules
Master Writing & Piano Skill
Master Arts Critic Career
Run away from home as a Teen
Be a Grade A student at School
Marry a Human Spouse
Generation Ten: The Ultimatum
You have had a privileged upbringing and are well aware of your Human & Vampire roots. You are extremely talented in Potion Making and think it may be your true calling. You love creating potions and your Vampire side. However you must make a difficult decision. Do you give in and become a legendary Potion Master, or do you give it all up for true love?
Traits: Cheerful, Self-Assured, Outgoing
Aspiration: Master Mixologist
Career: Culinary
Rules
Master the Mixology Skill
Have a Neatly kept garden at your home
Fall in love with a Human Sim
Observe the death of your Human Lover (*This can be cheated if desired)
Create the Shadow Realm potion to bring them back to life
Live an eternal life
some spooky!lads pfps! based off this post by @alittlesliceofcucumber! they’re free to use, just credit me cause u know,, basic courtesy
Hi! I am sending my friend a pen pal package and gifts in the mail. I am new to mailing things and was wondering if you had any kind of suggestions? I also am not sure what to include in the letter I want to write him since we talk almost every day. He likes reading and anything trippy. Thanks in advance!
Hi babe, first off you are a incredible and your friend is going to love whatever you send. I am still learning how to send packages so I can’t give too many tips in that regard BUT I have a few suggestions about presentation.
Packaging makes even the smallest gift feel expensive: I love saving tissue paper from Christmas and online shopping packages as well as the bells and whistles such as the little bags, cardboard backing, washi tape, etc. I love padding the bottom with some decorated tissue paper and wrapping 1-2 of the total gifts with some wrapping and twine. It looks beautiful and makes that 1$ magnet feel 20$.
Its all in the Note: The best touch to a package is the note. It can be placed at the top of the package to be read first or tucked in a book (if thats a gift, more on that below). It can be the size of a index card, written in fountain pen with a small envelope tucked with a sticker because who doesn’t love a sticker. While yes you talk every time, but why these gifts? Why are you sending it to them? You wanted to send them something that made you think of them (my favorite reason) or a special occasion or you wanted to celebrate them and their mind.
A La Gifts: Every time someone has sent me a book I cry. There is nothing more euphoric than ripping off the brown craft paper off a book and seeing that scuffed well loved cover and reading a inscription on the first page. It is the most underrated love language in the entire world. I would send everyone a book this way if I could. If you can I suggest buying a thrifted copy especially if its a older book. There are some fantastic resources online to buy thrifted books. Now regarding specialized book for your pen pal I would recommend some of the following:
The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe
Naked Lunch by William S Burroughs
The Crying of Lot 49 by Thomas Pynchon
Slaughterhouse - Five by Kurt Vonnegut
Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin
I hope this wee guide has helped you and when sending the package reach out to you local USPS or whatever postal service you use and ask how to compile the package and/or letter.
Good luck!
xx Savannah
Ever wonder what your life would be like if you lived up to your full potential? Would your body be healthier? Your skin clearer? Bank account bigger? I think about these things all the time, and, judging my a previous post, you guys do to. Below is a chart designed to help all of us live up to our full potential. I’ve broken it down into time frames to help keep you from getting overwhelmed. Write the chart down and hang it someplace where you can see it all the time. I will be starting this challenge tomorrow, 9/8. I’ll check in with you guys every Sunday to track my progress. I have specific goals in mind for myself, and you guys should make some too! I really want to know how you guys are doing. Tag your progress posts with #sbfpc so I can track it and take a look. Let’s get to it!
EVERY MORNING
Stretch. First thing. Really give your body enough time to wake up. Touch your toes. Roll out your shoulders. Do not hit snooze!
Do your full skincare routine. I have mine detailed here, but do whatever works for you and your complexion. Be gentle and consistent.
Brush your teeth and floss. I used to be a big floss-skipper too, but you’d be amazed at how dig of a difference it makes. Rinse with a whitening mouthwash. I use one by Crest, and I notice a major difference in my teeth’s overall whiteness in just a few days.
Give yourself enough time to get ready. Whether you’re a wash-and-go kind of girl, or someone who spends an hour doing a full contouring routine before class (and either one is fine!), make sure you aren’t rushing. If you need to wake up a few minutes earlier than normal, so be it. Rushing sets an awful, stressed-out tone for the rest of the day. Allow yourself to be relaxed before taking on the day.
Eat something. I’m not going to say eat a big breakfast, because some people (myself included) just can’t eat in the morning. But you should eat, or at least bring a little something with you to work or school. If you can’t eat a full breakfast, grab a fruit! You won’t be as hungry come lunch time, making you less likely to gorge yourself.
Shower. You can do this at night, in the morning, whatever. Again, this is something you should allow some time for. I don’t wash my hair every day, but I do condition it every day (from the ears down). Scrub yourself with a delicious-smelling body wash. If you shave, make yourself as smooth as a dolphin, dude. If you don’t, then don’t and don’t ever ever ever let anyone make you feel bad or weird about it. When you get out of the shower, wrap yourself in a fluffy towel and totally slather your sexy self with lotion. Top to bottom. Do it as soon as you can post-shower so it can really sink in.
Put leave-in condition throughout your damp hair and comb it through.
Put on an outfit that makes you feel good! So important!
Drink water. Drink water. Drink water. Drink water!!!!!
Take a look at your daily to-do list. Knock out the most pressing stuff first. Take pride when you cross things off your list.
Make your bed! Oh my god, make your bed. Do it. Do it. Do it.
EVERY AFTERNOON
Follow the “touch it once” approach. This is a truly life-changing thing. When a task is in front of you, no matter how big or small, just do it right then and there. How many times have you gotten a work email or homework assignment and thought, “Eh, I’ll do it later”? And then later never comes? Once something pops up, do it once. Squash it and be done. Cross things off your list and feel like a badass.
Try to go for a walk at lunch. Even one little lap around the block or campus will reenergize you like nobody’s business.
Drink water. Drink water. Drink water. Drink water!!!!!
Be present. This is so hard for me too, but you have to make a major effort to be present in whatever you’re doing. Be engaged and plugged-in and just exist in the moment. Give 100 percent.
Be friendly to friends and strangers. A smile goes a long way.
Eat something. Eat what you packed for lunch (see below) and take a break from working while you do it. You need “you time”!
EVERY EVENING
Take your makeup off as soon as you’re in for the night. Wash your face with your full routine and let your skin have a break.
Workout. You can also do this in the morning. Whatever works for you. Make a great playlist and go hard af. Get your cardio in. Get your strength training in. Earn every freaking sweat bead forming on your forehead. Earn your shower!
Knock out your homework. Life is infinitely better you don’t have anything hanging over your head. Half the time, the energy and emotion you spent dreading/putting off your work is ten times worse than the work itself.
Make a list of what needs to be done tomorrow. It’ll set you up for success the next day, and you won’t forget anything!
Drink water. Drink water. Drink water. Drink water!!!!!
Lay out your clothes for tomorrow. This will save you SO MUCH TIME in the morning omg I can’t even tell you how important this is.
Eat something great. And once you’ve decided to be done eating for the night, be done. Brush your teeth so you can’t eat again.
After brushing, do a whitening treatment. Whether it’s classic baking soda, a Crest white strip, or a laser. Do something. And floss! Retainers in too, ladies 0:)
Relax! Take a few hours to do what YOU want to do. Scroll through Tumblr, binge on some Netflix, FaceTime gossip with your friends, anything. Do whatever makes you happiest.
Shut the electronics off an hour before you want to go to bed. Put your phone on sleep mode. If you stare at the screen, it will keep you awake and alert and you won’t be able to fall asleep. A good night’s sleep is crucial for weightless and general happiness lol
Do a quick sweep of your room and see if there’s anything you can put away real quick. A clean space is a happy space.
Crawl into your bed (aren’t you happy you took the time to make it?!) and read a book by lamplight for a while. When you start to feel sleepy, go to sleep. Don’t push it. You kicked ass today and you deserve rest.
EVERY WEEKEND
Do something with your friends. It just has to be one thing. Even if you’re just hanging out at the coffee shop, spending time with your squad will make you a better, happier person.
Drink water. Drink water. Drink water. Drink water!!!!!
Do something just for you. Set your laptop up in the bathroom and watch a Netflix marathon while you take a bubble bath. Buy an old school bottle of Mr. Bubbles ($3 at Target!) and really just soak. Relax. Light a candle.
Do something creative. You can read a book, write, blog, draw, code, anything. It just has to be something that speaks to your passion.
Track your progress. Just do this once a week so it doesn’t become all-consuming. And remember that non-scale victories are just as important as shedding pounds.
Take the time to be grateful. Tell your friend how much you admire her taste in music. Mention to your mom how much you love her cooking and how happy you are that she takes care of you. Thank your teaching after an especially interesting lecture. When you do something awesome, take a moment to admire yourself. Be grateful for even the little things.
Anything I missed? Reblog + add yours! Don’t forget to tag your progress!
Homebrew for all the half-human combinations possible with the races found in the player’s handbook! I had a lot of fun making these, though they took a while. Have fun playing!
This was made for D&D 5e and feedback is much appreciated!
Life tips?
I’ll answer this question by echoing notes I’ve left for myself in my journal:
Eyes on the prize while you stop to smell the roses
You are loved, even when you don’t feel like it and even when those that love you don’t do it in the most efficient ways
Try not to take shit personally, everyone is just projecting
The success you’re looking for is in the work you’re avoiding
If he isn’t in awe of you, he doesn’t deserve you
Outgrow feeling like you have to play small to protect peoples feelings
The pain of self-discipline is better than the pain of regret
If you allow a man to feed you he has the power to starve you—be independent and have your own income and assets
If God puts rice in your basket, there is no point in wishing for soup—instead of wallowing in self-pity, make the most of your situation and excel
Fashion is for your everyday life, not just for big occasions
Your brain changes more in your twenties than at any other time in your adult life—whatever it is that you want to change about yourself, now is the time to do it by building good habits
Speed is relatively unimportant, forward is forward
Low self-esteem often leads to adverse self-fulfilling prophecies; break the cycle and build a strong sense of self-worth
The people who reach the greatest heights are not always the strongest, nor the most intelligent; they are the most responsive to change
Some of these are truisms I’ve found on Tumblr, some are quotes from books I’ve read, some are wisdom I’ve received from the people in my life, and others are things I’ve realized from self-reflection. This probably wasn’t the most organized but I hope it was still helpful! ❣️
VESTA An open world video game concept that takes place within an abandoned Venice, a personal concept project that I’m delighted to finally bring to fruition
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how many wizards does it take to build a table?
Homebrew for all of the tiefling half-race combinations possible in the PHB! This was a lot of fun to make, even if it did take ages. Elf half-races and such will be coming up in the future! This was made for 5e. Open images in new tab for better quality. Have fun playing, and feedback is much appreciated!
If you like what I do, consider buying me a coffee! Also consider checking out my previous half-races.