So, I decided to copy iheartcarl3 , lol, and I made a family tree for the Richmonds! See, our family tree, like the ghosts, was lost in the move, so this is the chance for me to see it! But more importantly, it's convenient for new readers :) So, if you don't want to read all the stuff from the first few generations, the stuff on TS3.com that doesn't have pictures, then you can just check out the Richmonds' family tree! There's even pictures and everything! Tell me what you think of it, if you'd like. :)

Edit: Also, if you'd like a more detailed explanation of everyone, as well as a little bit of a feel for what the family is like, click here for the anniversary family tree! Although this only goes through the end of generation 6, it is definitely better than nothing, and it can cut off a lot of chapters to get through if you don't necessarily want to read six generations' worth to catch up :P

Hi everyone! As you may or may not be aware, I am having some... technical problems.

I store everything sims-related (pictures, word documents of chapters, outlines/planning) on an external hard drive. I am also stupid and didn't back it up ANYWHERE. About a week ago the external hard drive stopped working. It is at the doctor right now and I have no idea how it's doing.

If it can be fixed or if all the data can be recovered, that will be glorious and everything will continue as usual. If not, I will be starting from the beginning of generation 3. I had chapters 10 and 11 of gen 2 all written out, and 10 was ready to post but I hadn't uploaded the pictures yet. 11 was going to be the end of this generation... And now both of those chapters are gone. They might come back, but right now I don't have them, nor do I have the assurance that I'll ever see them again.

Basically, if I don't get the data back, I will give you guys a quick summary of what happened in chapters 10 and 11 and then start from gen 3. I don't want to re-play everything I've done so I can get the screenshots back, and I also don't want to rewrite those chapters because I feel they won't be as good the second time I do them. Rather, I'll summarize, and hopefully that'll be good enough for all of you.

Either way, the Atwoods are continuing, I just thought I'd let you guys know what's up.

I really hope I don't lose everything though, because that's not only my Atwood stuff but also every picture I've ever taken of the Richmonds, and the Carraways, not to mention a whole host of personal pictures and files that I'd really miss. :(

Well, cross your fingers, everyone! I'll keep you posted.

Hey guys! So I am a bit ahead of the chapters in-game, and let's just say... Generation 3 is very close to being here!

Since that is the case, I thought I'd get a little help from you guys! See, unless Reagan has more than one daughter, there won't be an heir poll... I need a female heiress this generation, because I already have the whooole thing planned out xD But I feel bad for depriving you the chance to participate a little in the story, so because of that, I'm letting you help pick the names!

There are 3 options for each gender. Pick your favorite for each one, and the first child of each gender will have that name! If there are more than one kid of each gender, I'll use the runner-up name for the second kid.

Anyway, without further ado, the names! Choose wisely!

Poll #1838501 Generation 3 names!
This poll is closed.
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 19

Which of these names do you like best for a male child?

Which of these names do you like best for a female child?