#flapperettebc

[simtrospective]

And with that, The Flapperette is in the books! Congratulations to Hermes and his creator, @belsasim​​, and thank you to all who participated in this challenge!

How it all broke down:

Hermes seemed to have entered the competition with a plan from which he never strayed. He hung back during the first rounds, then–suddenly!–he came alive and dominated the competition from his first Immunity Win. Looking over the aggregate scores week-to-week, he maintained an at-least-thirty point lead over his closest competitor during any given week. I’d call him the one to beat, but… he couldn’t be beaten!

Hermes finished the competition with an aggregate score of 246. The highest possible aggregate score (without week-to-week potential bonuses) was 250. At the time of his proposal, he and Frances had the following sentiments:

And of course, he fathered their eldest child, Betty, conceived during her parents’ Destination Date.

I’ll do one more short write up about the competition later, since this was a new pursuit for me and I love to blather ~reflect. Until then, here’s one more pic of the (happy?) family:

[twentiethcenturysims]

Miss Frances! You have offered a competition, and I cannot resist a competition, especially when the prize is as beautiful as yourself. My stage name at my place of employment is Weighty William, but to my friends I’m known as Billy. Where is my place of employment, you may be asking? Well, none other than The Great Myshuno Touring Circus! Have no fear, lady, for your future suitor is not a clown nor a lion tamer – I am a strongman, of course! Gaze upon the attached picture at your leisure, if it is not too immodest for your eyes.

In your letter, you spoke of your desire for a match who knows how to have a bit of fun, and I assure you – I am that match. What’s more fun than a circus?

Don’t listen to the rumours about me and the trapeze girls. Or the conjoined twins. Or the bearded lady. All lies, I assure you. What matters is that I’m ready to buckle down and commit to one girl, and I think that girl is you.

Hopefully yours,

Billy Warner

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Contestant: Billy “Weighty William” Warner

Age: 27, born on December 2nd

World: Born in Windenburg, though he now tours the world with the circus company

Aspiration: Bodybuilder

Traits: Active, Non-committal, Good

Career: Circus Strongman

Some more about Billy...

Billy comes from a large family in Windernburg. Tired of living in a tiny house with too many siblings, he ran away to join the touring circus at the age of fourteen.

Billy is the best of the best, where strength is concerned! His fitness skill is maxed.

A strongman is not defined only by his ability to lift, but also his ability to perform. Billy has level 3 of the acting skill.

If Billy had a quarter for every time he’s had to lift the circus caravans out of potholes or repair damaged equipment, he could buy his own circus! Billy has level 3 of the repair skill.

Always stretch before lifting! Billy has level 2 of the wellness skill.

Travelling between cities makes for a lot of long and boring time on the road. Billy entertains himself with fiber arts - he knit a custom sweater for the conjoined twins. Billy has level 2 of the knitting skill.

Billy loves to work out and challenge himself to lift more and more weight - he possesses the ‘gym rat’ reward trait. 

Billy may be a bodybuilder, but he’s a gentle giant. His mother raised him right! Billy also possesses the ‘good manners’ reward trait.

Billy is my candidate for @simtrospective‘s Flapperette Bachelor Challenge! 

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Robbie Austin for @simtrospective Flapperette challenge.

To the lovely Miss Cauley,

Please let me begin with the facts: I have no money, I am a working class man and I am not ashamed of it. I will never be that person to open doors of wealth for you, and if that is someone you are looking for, then this letter will already be discarded.

If, however, you want to have fun, well you are in for a right treat. I can't give away all my best kept secrets, all the nooks and crannies in this town, but I will say the best bars are underground. With that soulful type music, you know what one I'm talking about.

I'm ready for that I can barely breath laughter. Are you, Miss Cauley? Ready to know what it's like on the other side. To play the guaitar on a makeshift piece of wood and dance barefoot on cardboard. Good company, good food, what more can you ask for? Are you looking to see the world through a new set of eyes, then grab your hat Miss Cauley there's no time to waste! The wonders of the world, the gold dust, the sparkle, is where ever you want it to be. Best believe it.

Faithfully yours,

Robert.

Robert Austin known as Robbie:

Born: 20th December

Age: 25

Occupation: Dock worker

Resides: Brindleton Bay

Aspiration: Leader of the pack

Goofball, Outgoing, Mean.

Robbie has a smart mouth. Everyone growing up by the docks does, it's how you learn to survive. Although not mean by nature, his blunt way with words can often than not be received harshly. He is fun-loving to the core, a real free spirit who loves to play the guitar and within seconds of knowing him, you'll realise he is a real goofball! He definitely wants to get out of the docks, broaden his horizons, although he is scared to admit it, scared to fail.

[requiemsims]

@simtrospective​‘s Flapperette Challenge-Julien LaVoie

Miss Frances Cauley,

I write to inquire about your contest. I adore a good challenge!

I suppose I ought best introduce myself to you. My name is Julien LaVoie, although some people may know me better as Julianne. My parents Isadore and Marie are high-society French artists... French Canadian, that is. My mother is a painter and father a writer, and I suppose you could say my tastes are... eccentric.

I am a bit of a businessman, myself. I run a speakeasy that isn’t strictly government-approved, and I spend lots of my off-hours there, too. My hobbies are a bit eclectic, and I’ve met lots of pretty guys and dolls there, but I haven’t been interested in much more than playing around.

I’m 26, now, and I’ve chosen to settle down with a pretty lady. My parents want me to carry on the legacy, you see, and they want someone of pretty high status, too. You’re a gorgeous lady, and I would be pleased to meet and court you.

I run around quite a bit, and I don’t like being put on a leash. I don’t mind a lady who knows what she wants, as long as she respects what I want, too. I tend to get into trouble, and I want a lady who isn’t going to fret and fawn when I’m locked up for a night.

I hope to meet with you soon, my dear.

Julien LaVoie

Name: Julien LaVoie

Age: 26, born July 23

Home: San Myshuno

Aspiration: Master Mixologist

Traits: Music Lover, Erratic, Goofball

Career: Bartender/performer/manager- he runs his own place, and he’s stubborn enough to try to do it all himself!

Bio: Julien is bisexual and genderqueer, but confident in his masculinity and uses he/him pronouns. He performs in drag, mixes drinks, and loves a bit of music and dancing.

He has Level 10 Mixology-- you gotta be good to make it! He is staunchly anti-Prohibition and stands up for his beliefs, and even the local police keep quiet in exchange for his excellent concoctions.

He has Level 4 Mischief-- he knows how to get out of a jam.

He has Level 3 Painting-- he does his own makeup every night, after all, and his mother taught him some.

He likes the music of the times, but his father’s music always bored him. He refused to ever learn piano, and he’s on bad terms with his father. Both parents immigrated back to Quebec 2 years ago.

[attentionhoard]

Paul Saylor for @simtrospective’s Flapperette Challenge

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Dear Miss Cauley,

I was hesitant at first to respond to your call for bachelors. I fear I may not be exactly what you’re looking for. I don’t have much - though I come from a wealthy family, I have set off on my own path and become financially independent in order to pursue my aspirations. The little money I have I am putting towards my education - studying biology at Britechester University. I hope to make a career of it, and someday change the world.

I’m not on good terms with my family - we disagree about the way I should dress, wear my hair, and present myself to the world. I rather think this style suits me - trousers are so much more comfortable than skirts. 

I may have divulged too much information. To hell with it, I’ve already tried four times to write this letter and I don’t have much stationary to spare. If it disqualifies me, so be it. 

Thank you for your consideration,

Paul Saylor

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Name: Paul Saylor

Age: 22, October 25th

Home: Brindleton Bay

Aspiration: Academic

Traits: Gloomy / Bookworm / Ambitious

Career: Biology student

Skills: Logic (lvl.8), Herbalism (lvl.4), Piano (lvl.4), Research and Debate (lvl.4), and Veterinary (lvl.4)

Reward traits: Top-notch toddler, Independent

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In todays terms, Paul is a trans man.

Paul is studying the phenomenon of strange 'sprites’ which have been spotted around the Britechester campus - surely their unique powers could be studied and used for the betterment of simkind?

Paul has also done research into the Selvadoradian plant known as the ‘tree of emotions’. The fruit of this tree, when sampled, cause strange mood swings. Perhaps the chemical components of this fruit could be used to help sims with their ever changing emotions?

Paul was well educated as a child and took piano lessons, though he doesn’t have much chance to play anymore. 

In his studies in biology, Paul has learned a lot about herbalism and veterinarian practice. 

[belsasim]

Well well, Lady Frances, what an intriguing initiative. I wasn’t thinking about marriage yet, but when I heard about a beautiful, independent and wealthy lady organising a competition to find a husband, well, I cut my expedition into the jungle of El Selvadorada short. 

Please, allow me to introduce myself: I am Hermes Fleming, named after the Greek god of travel. I’m an only child, my father was an honoured diplomat and my dear mother is a musical virtuoso. I grew up with the most beautiful piano music. I was born on the islands of Sulani, but I spent my youth in the lush green jungle region of El Selvadorada, before moving to cold and dreary Britechester to study at the well respected University of Briteshester. Whilst I excelled in my studies, earning my distinguished degree with honors in History, the dusty library is not my natural habitat, oh not quite. I prefer the thrill of going on expeditions, studying artefacts and ancient cultures, learning about local myths and legends. Of course, there are some risks and inconveniences, but my dearest Lady Frances, they make for the greatest stories, don’t they? And the greatest treasures are often the hardest to acquire, are they not? 

I’m looking forward to meeting you in person and exchanging stories and ideas and who knows, the carousing city girl might be tempted to go on greater adventures...

With regards, 

Hermes Fleming

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Contestant: Hermes Fleming, age 31, born on June 3rd

Aspiration: Archeology Scholar

Traits: Self Assured, Loves Outdoors, Music Lover

Career: Archeology Professor/Explorer/Adventurer

A little background information:

Sir Aristotle Fleming passed away 4 years ago, he was poisoned in the El Selvadoradian jungle.

Lady Josephine Fleming, born Josephine Von Windenburg, returned to her family’s estate on the Crumbling Isle in Windenburg after her husband’s passing. She loved El Selvadorada, but the loss of her beloved husband made it unbearable for her to stay.

Hermes was born in Sulani, but when he was 6 years old, his father was sent to El Selvadorada for a diplomatical mission. At first, they would only live in El Selvadorada for a few years, but because of Sir Fleming’s good relations with the local authorities, the mission was prolonged several times.

As a professor at Britechester University, Hermes has a residence in Britechester, but he spends most of his time in El Selvadorada. The estate where he grew up, is now his home base for his expeditions deep into the Selvadoradian jungle

Because of his youth in El Selvadorada, Hermes has maxed the Selvadoradian Culture skill. As a professor, I thought it would be logical for him to have logic, research & debate, archeology and writing at level 4. And he also learned the piano from his mother of course.

Hermes was friends with local, Selvadoradian children. His best friend was Leonel Moreno. They were two peas in a pod and Hermes actually owes his life to Leonel. Sadly, in the incident (involving an animal with big teeth) that almost cost Hermes his life, Leonel was actually killed. Hermes still has the scars to remind him of this incident and of his best friend.

He loves to have a run/exercise routine in the crisp Selvadoradian morning air, so I gave him the Gym Rat reward trait.

He loves a good story and he has a knack for telling the stories and myths he learned about, so I gave him the Great Storyteller reward trait.

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This is my candidate for the Flapperette Bachelor Challenge by @simtrospective​ It’s actually the very first time I enter a sim for any challenge, so this is quite exciting. 

[kbeesims]

Elian Zhang for @simtrospective‘s Flapperette Challenge!

|| 27 || Brindleton Bay || Handyman ||

|| Super Parent || Family-Oriented || Goofball || Creative ||

Elian Zhang grew up on the wrong side of the tracks. Born to a Chinese father and Hispanic mother, Elian was considered different from the very beginning, and it didn’t help that his head was always in the clouds. Bullied when he was young, Elian relied on his older brother and sister to keep him okay, whether Mateo protecting him from his bullies or Sofia was helping him realize he was enough and worth it. With his family’s help, he made it through high school and entered university. But one night when visiting a speakeasy, Elian found himself cavorting with a pretty white girl, all dolled up. And then nine months later, that same girl showed up with a newborn, told him he was the father, and then left, leaving Elian in a panic. He was half-way through university, how was he supposed to take care of a baby- especially one from out of wedlock? Well, his family ended up helping out, watching baby Claudia when he was at school or working in order to get him through uni. Finally, he graduated with a Fine Arts degree and got his own house for him and Claudia to share.

Now he’s 27, still trying to make a living off of his paintings, raising a dramatic six-year-old, and working part-time as a handy-man to survive. But as he gets older, he’s becoming more worried about Claudia. He wants his little girl to have a mother, someone who loves her just as much as he does. But at the same time, he wants someone he could imagine loving, living an adventurous life with, a woman who won’t just bow to his every whim. Someone who will challenge him and show Claudia that she can be so much more than the world wants her to be. So when he saw the casting call for the Flapperette and saw the beautiful and wild Frances, Elian knew he had to give it a shot. Time to take a risk, for both himself and his little girl.

Elian’s birthday is March 3.

Skills are: Painting, 10; Handiness, 2; Parenting, 4; Photography, 3

He wants to be able to quit being Brindleton Bay’s town handyman and devote his life to painting, Claudia, and a wife who he loves, but at the moment, he’s only doing 1 of 3.

He and Claudia have a three-legged dog named Sprinkles. Can you guess who named him?

Mateo, Elian’s brother, dropped out of school to work and heavily contributed to both his and Sofia’s college funds. He’s likely the only reason he was able to afford it, even though his parents also helped out. Elia chooses not to ask how his brother got that much money.

Pretty much all of his money goes toward Claudia. He wants her to have the amazing childhood he never had.

Loves painting portraits, but he normally paints landscapes because they sell better. He has a portrait of Claudia from every other year of her life to show her development. Also does a bit of photography for fun.

Had Sofia teach him to do hair so he could do Claudia’s hair for her.

Has a scar above his right eye from a nasty accident on the job.

Dreams of moving to San Myshuno, but doesn’t see it becoming a reality.

He used to be ashamed of his mixed heritage and just wanted to be white, but grew up surrounded by a proud mixed family that ended up imparting their beliefs on him. Now, he’s proud to be both Hispanic and Chinese and wants his daughter to feel just as proud of her heritage.

He absolutely loves jazz music.

[simtrospective]

Daddy thinks I refuse to settle down but his opinion lacks nuance; I’m not opposed to marriage or companionship, you see, only to clipped wings. I like my life. I like spending time with my friends and my darling pet doggy. I’m a night owl, no early riser. I like to dance and I like a stiff drink and I like beautiful art and beautiful clothing and to feel beautiful, too. Money exists to be spent. Intellect is overrated. Quiet is for monks and nuns, and bored is as bored does. My time is precious to me. Why spend it with a fella who’s got nothing I’m looking for?

What am I looking for? I’m not picky, really: Tall, dark, and handsome; short, pale, and ugly; fat, skinny, muscular, scrawny, bald, hairy; in top hat and tails or canvas overalls; clownish or brutish, happy or sad; I’m interested in any man of any size, any shape, any constitution or composition--so long as he can give me a thrill. I don’t even care if a man’s poor (though I do care if he’s rich). No, my future husband’s most important quality is that certain... je ne sais quoi--oh! And he should enjoy a good bit of carousing. If he’s got those things, we’ll get along just fine... and a maybe do a little more than that.

“The Flapperette” Casting Call

The Flapperette : Frances Cauley, age 24

Aspiration : Soulmate

Traits : Cheerful | Self-Absorbed | Art Lover

Entries Should Include :

Your contestant’s name;

His age and month & date of birth;

Which world he’s from;

His aspiration;

His traits;

His desired/chosen career path (this does not have to be an actual, available in-game career)

Some information about him, as in-depth as you’d like: A short bio, a backstory, a list of fun facts, a ~photo essay--the format doesn’t matter.

Restrictions :

Human, non-supernatural Males only.

No romantic nor custom traits/aspiration;

Maxis Match, Maxis Mix, or full-vanilla only. There is no CC limit.

This challenge is set in a simmified 1920s. Please no modern attire, unnatural hair colors, piercings, etc. 

Contestants must be unemployed. The career path question is for storytelling purposes.

You May, If You Wish... :

Give your contestant one (1) maxed non-Charisma skill. Hidden skills are acceptable.

Give your contestant unlimited additional non-Charisma skill (again, including hidden skills), up to level four (lvl 4).

Give your contestant up to two (2) non-romantic Reward traits.

Make your contestant a college graduate with the diploma in his inventory to prove it. His major is your choice.

Ideally, I am looking to cast eight (8) contestants. 

If your sim is selected to participate, I will message you for the download and send along a brief questionnaire to be completed ahead of the start of the challenge. Downloads must include all necessary CC. I reserve the right to change content for the challenge but I will not alter a sim’s fundamental appearance, (ex., body shape, complexion, facial details, etc.).

If selected, please dress your contestant for every clothing category and apply his Everyday outfit to Hot Weather and Cold Weather.

Submissions are due by 11:59 PM EST, Thursday, September 24.

Please tag me (@simtrospective). You can tag your entries #flapperettebc.

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