The Start of a Legacy

I have started a Legacy, and I want to keep a regularly updated blog to keep track of them. Mostly for my own uses. I don't know if anyone will ever actually read this.

This blog won't just be a legacy story - although it's what I'm occupied with right now. I also intend to use this blog to post general updates about my Sims 3 experience. My first love with the Sims is building. I realize I'm a little late to the game, with the Sims 4 coming out in less than a year. Oh well. Nothing I can do about that. 

Anyways, on to my legacy...

This is the founder of my legacy. Her name is Miriam Atlas. I guess you could call this the start of the 'Atlas Legacy.'

Miriam Atlas has the following traits: Brave, Neurotic, Loves the Outdoors, Bookworm and Hopeless Romantic. Her lifetime wish is to be a Professional Author. So basically, she's me. Actually, this sim is my latest attempt at a 'Sim Self'. I changed her name though.

For those interested, here's a nice collage of her outfits (I don't use CC, so all of the below is complete EA content):

Miriam just moved to Appaloosa Plains. Why Appaloosa you ask? It could be that she wanted a quiet place to work on her writing career. Or it could be that I arbitrarily placed her there because I've never really played in Appaloosa Plains before. Either way, she's in Appaloosa Plains for life.

I quickly realized that there are no good legacy lots in Appaloosa plains. At least none that are 60x60, worth 14,700 and would give that 'nice view' moodlet (I think that's what it's called?). So I made some adjustments. Since my computer (I'm playing on a Macbook Pro) really can't handle 60x60 anyway, I decided to go with a 50x50. I can build a large house on that without feeling overwhelmed with space. It did only cost me $5000. I know a Legacy is supposed to start with only $1300, so I used the family funds cheat to change the amount Miriam had once she bought the lot.

The lot I chose is located at 27 Gentrify Lane. I had to move PaddingtonHouse and the Bedlington Family to the empty lot beside it. I liked the location, how it had it's own little road to it (charming, no?) and how there were not too many other houses nearby. This means my future Legacy house can stand out as the prime house in the neighbourhood.

For now, however, the lot is empty.

Miriam: It's so empty! Where will I live?!

All in good time Miriam...