Let's Play The Sims 2 | Pleasantview S02E28 | Hector & Dirk
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 เม.ย. 2024
- Growing up at Goth Manor meant living as a shadow to not draw unnecessary attention. Since moving in with his older brother Dirk, Hector has started to break out of his shell, but it's slow work. Dirk, for his part, is taking his role as protective older bother very seriously. As in perhaps a bit too seriously.
Cast:
Dirk Dreamer
Hector Goth - son of Darren and Cassandra
Chloe Dreamer (Gonzaga) - playable Pleasantview townie
Jacob Dreamer - son of Dirk and Chloe
David Dreamer - son of Dirk and Chloe
John Burb
Brandi Burb (Broke)
Poppy Burb - daughter of John and Brandi
Will Burb - son of John and Brandi
Cassandra Goth
Orlando Bertino (Centowski) - playable Pleasantview townie
Nasim Cormier - son of Abhijeet and Andrea
Natalia Langerak - daughter of Kaylynn and Daniel
Valerie Ebadi - playable Bluewater Village townie / daughter of Jessica
Hazel Copur - daughter of Ivy and Don
Jason Fancey - son of Goopy and Melissa
Jolie Bruty - adopted daughter of Sandy
Laurent Bruenig - son of Joe and Marylena
Nero Caliente - son of Nina and Don
Alba Landgraab - daughter of Dina and Malcolm
Archie Landgraab - son of Dina and Malcolm
Hugo Bendett - son of Marisa and Grayson
Matthew Day - son of Benjamin and Edith
Amelia Cox - daughter of Kennedy and Kaylynn
Nathan Cox - son of Kennedy and Kaylynn
Hallie Stratton - daughter of Christy and Remington
Nico Bruenig - son of Joe and Marylena
Amin Miguel (Sims) - playable Pleasantview townie
Brandon Lillard - playable Pleasantview townie
Brandi Lillard (LeTourneau) - playable Pleasantview townie
Zackery Lillard - son of Brandon and Brandi
Mike Newbie - son of Brandi and Skip (unborn baby Broke)
Gabriel Bachelor - son of Michael and Dina
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Cassandra becoming the Principal really scares me 😳 she seems so cold and harsh! Principal Burb we are gonna miss you 😭
Gabriel Bachelor makes such rare appearances in this series and yet he’s got to be one of my faves, maybe it’s because his mom is also my fave 😂
First of all I love this series. It inspired me to play with playable school and so on. I have to admit I used your flourplan of the highschool and your after school activities.
Maybe you could add a sports club. I know it would be very similar to the kids clubs and I don't know where you could fit it on this lot.
I wonder who will be the next science teacher after Cassandra will become the principal. And I really like the idea that she enjoyes this position of power.
Thanks for showing how you can "teach" the dog to pee in another spot. That is so helpful!
The leaf (puddle :D ) pile of the other lot is such a typical thing sims 2 does and it can be frustrating to find which lot it came from.
I really liked the whole family helping out in the garden. And what a natural way for them to meet their grandchild.
The machinima was great as always. The first music change took me off guard but it really underlinde the tone of the conversation perfectly.
Sims 2 meshes for overweight sims is so outdated. This little belly is so ridiculos.
Yes, setting fire to leafpiles is indeed risky :D
Dirk needing a shower ever since he came home and not getting it until midnight is so typical for a big family with so much little thing coming up that need to be done first.
Do you know which store Dirk would start next?
Thanks again for this thoughtful series!
Ah that's so cool! I would love to see your school if you wanted to show me pictures sometime 🥰 Yeah I was thinking of a sports club or something similar, because that's what I feel like I'm missing. But, as you point out, I have no idea where to put it and since it's winter, we'll have snow soon so if feels wrong to arrange something outdoors 😅 To be fair, we also have the weekend coming up so come Monday, it'll be spring again so it's possible I can figure something out until then.
No worries, it's something that's been bothering me a lot so I was very excited to finally find a solution 😊 Haha yeah for sure, it's so typical of the game 🤭 Hopefully the puddle disappears on its own come spring if I don't figure it out
Thank you, I'm so glad that you liked the cutscene and that you feel like the sharp music change worked ❤ Haha yeah it's definitely not the best-looking 😂 He looked more pregnant than overweight lol
Hmm, not really, but I've been thinking of something like a mechanical's shop maybe? Like people can hand in their broken appliances there and he'll fix them 🤔 Or maybe a second-hand store. So instead of using the catalogue to sell stuff off when people want to get something new, they can sell it to his shop and then it can be re-used for other sims in the hood later. Something along those lines would be fun for Dirk I think. ❤
I love this ideas for Dirk's new 'shop'! Personally I shop at second-hand stores for clothes but I don't think this is possible in the sims. And broken things make more sense for him anyway.
It's always nice to see the schools in action, seeing the little adjustments you make with every season and seeing the gameplay and characters develop. Looking forward to seeing how things will change with Cassandra as the principle. She's sort of a little mrs. Crumplebottom in the making right now, isn't she? 😄 Taking out her anger and resentment on teenagers that are not doing as she pleases or are happier than she is... I can see that happening. 😄 And good to see one thing always remains the same: Amin refusing chores or messing up. 😄🥰
The cleanup of the Lillard's garden was somehow really satisfying to watch. And... playing with fire in the sims! You daredevil! 😂😂
It did make me wonder if this is also how Dirk's mother Darleen died. She did die of fire didn't she? That would have been such a dramatic, but iconic turn of events. Losing his wife in the same way he lost his mother. Glad they were able to save her though! 😊 The Dirk & Hector episodes are still among my favorites in this series. I just love their dynamic so much and can't wait to see Hector growing into the person he is going to become. ❤
Haha omg, the image of Cassandra slowly turning into Mrs Crumplebottom was hilarously perfect 😂 You're right!!! I feel kinda bad saying it, but I actually look forward to seeing how Cassandra transforms the school too - I normally go with a very kind and orderly principal for my schools, having one with her own agenda is going to be a fun change (although not for those poor kids lol).
Haha bless Amin, he's such a cutie 😂 Always doing his own thing no matter what's going on around him.
Yeah you're right! In my version of Pleasantview, she died in Lucky Palms - Darren had brought Dirk out on a camping trip, and that same night, a bushfire set their house aflame when Darleen was sleeping (I think I only ever mentioned this briefly in the Vicious machinima). But yes it would have been horrifyingly ironic if Dirk's wife died in the very same way that his mother did. It was such a close call!!!
Yey I'm glad you enjoy Dirk and Hector - they are two of my favorite sims both to write for and to film (they act really well) so I look forward to making more stuff with the both of them 🥰
Was not expecting that cinematic but it was fantastic 👏 I also loved the realism of this, a loving family somewhat struggling for funds, and even with Chloe off work, struggling to stay on top of things without parents help! It really makes for a nice and realistic family dynamic.
I was thinking, when you mentioned you might have to increase the size of the school in the near future, have you considered instead making a private school?🤔
Seeing you spend so much time ensuring everyone greets each other on community lots really makes me wish the ‘greet everyone’ interaction was available on community lots, I may look into making that mod one day soon! Another mod I also want to make is removing that annoying household requirement for baby/toddler interactions like put in crib and hand to!
Btw, in case you’re interested I have a mod called ‘Less Badge Requirements for Manager Promotions’ or something along those lines and with that, I believe the employee you just hired would meet my minimum requirement for being made a manager already!
As always, can’t wait for the next ❤
Thank you 🥰 Hmm, yeah that is definitely an option. I am slightly worried about how the game will handle it if I try to add too many sims on the lot eventually. If it is possible without too many issues I would prefer to have them all attend the same school because I feel like Pleasantview is too small a town to warrant both public and private schools. Also, if the kids are split up, they won't end up meeting each other in the same organic way they are now and that would be a bummer. But of course, if the game isn't playing nice, I'll do it anyway.
Oh yeah definitely that would be so nice!!! I think there's an option on the tombstone of life and death that is "make me know everyone on the lot" or something like that, but it also adds relationship points (unless I misremember) and I really don't like that 🤭 Omg yes that would be awesome if the household requirement could be removed - it's so annoying when trying to play with families/babysitters like this that they can't properly interract with the kids.
Thanks for the recommendation! Right now, I like the requirements as they are, but it's great to know there's an option out there ❤
@@AniBats Completely get the dilemma about the schools, will be interesting to see how it works out!
I didn't know about that option on the tombstone of l&d so that's good to know! Glad to hear you'd be interested.
Thinking about it, I'd agree that the maxis badge requirements for manager promotions are spot on for shop type lots, however, I just had to make it when I was running owned restaurants because in those, the only real badge building opportunity is sales on the host podium so its really hard to train up a manager in a restaurant so that's why I felt like I just had to make and use my mod!
omg amazing tip about the dog going pee in the road, i am gonna be so glad when all my sims' dogs finally just pee in the backyard! but lmao at his second option being right on the front step 😆 not chloe insisting on walking through all the leaf fires omfg, luckily you were so prepared and called the fire department so fast! i love jacob's room and especially his bedding/stuffed toys, so cute!
It's such a relief that there's actually a solution to that - all of my dogs have been so insistent on peeing right outside of the front door or in the middle of the road lately 😂 Haha yeah I got really worried there for a bit - poor Chloe ❤ Thank you, sweetie 🥰
That's a great trick for the pee puddles! I had been looking into making the road pieces like the thirsty bath mats but that proved too difficult for me.
dirk is my favorite character of all of the premades and your interpretation of him hating big corporations and taking in his little brother is so special to me!!! 🥹
I love it when you make cinematics. And the clothing shop's floor is amazing :O
Oof, I don't know how I feel about Cassandra being the new principal. She can be very...strict.
It was nice to see Hector start figuring out who he really is instead of just what his parents want him to be. I hope things keep going well for him, and that Chloe won't set herself on fire again!
LOL Ani OMG I have never burned the leaves and now I know why. My luck I'd burn down the whole town. Great play through thanks for sharing
Your Pleasantview has such a unique and pretty style. I love the Dreamer house.
Max pissed RIGHT on Darleens grave lmao. And Chloe OMG she was really tryna get the curse of the Dreamer woman dying by fire lol. Poor Dirk's PTSD gonna be triggered. Very funny coincidence all around there.
I really got the vibe of a family on a tight budget with a lot of upkeep costs. That's fun to see as money can often become a non issue in the game.
Dirk's life seems stressful for his frugal lil fortune sim self.
Chloe: We need groceries, a new grill.
Dirk: ...
Chloe: Oh also, God burninated the stairs, and the invisible fences out back need to be replaced...
Well we got a compost bin for our non-garden and a new bookcase and chair for Hectors room. You really need to take him out so you both can get some less depressing clothes.
I'm on fire.
We really need a second bathroom.
That moment with Hector and Mike Newbie was so good. That whole scene was golden. Mike is so pretty lol I can't blame Hector for getting flustered. Loved this episode as always! Thank you for what you do. I just got out of hospital after a week with bad stomach issues so getting home and cosy and watching this was a special way to unwind. :)
Thank you so much, Thomas 🥰 Your comments never fail at putting a big smile on my face, one way or another. The rundown of the ep from Dirk's frugal perspective, with the "Old Spice"-esque finish, was simply glorious 😂 You know, I didn't even connect the dots until you pointed out that Darleen died in a fire, but you're absolutely right! I guess it's not only Chloe who will be mentally scarred after this. And then adding to the fact that Max ended up picking her original grave spot to pee on 😂 You just can't make that up, can you?
I'm sorry to hear that you've been unwell, but I'm relieved that you are feeling better now ❤ I'm sending you my warmest wishes of a speedy recovery
Love your videos!
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Hi Ani, sorry to ask this here but not sure how else to reach out: I was following your tutorial on how to make objects invisible on lot imposters from your pink soup fix video but the video seems to be taken down. Is this by mistake? I can't seem to find a guide online explaining how to find the option to toggle the visibility in SimPe like what you were doing in the video.
Hi! Sorry but I had to take it down for personal reasons. All I did is reverse engineering a tutorial on how to make something visible in hood view though (just doing the steps backwards). Here's the tutorial: dramallamadingdang.tumblr.com/post/164701298134/bunsblr-asked-for-a-tutorial-about-how-to-do-this
However, I read on TeaAddict's Discord the other day that there's apparently a far easier way to do it. If you have the Object Relocator, you just right click (I think) on the object in that program and pick "Remove Visible In Hood". I haven't tried it personally yet but it seems pretty straightforward. Here's the program: www.picknmixmods.com/Sims2/Notes/ObjectRelocator/ObjectRelocator.html
@@AniBats thank you so much, I really appreciate you taking the time to reply! I hope all is well with you 😊
Oh no it's really happening, Cassandra will become high school principal. I feel like this will not end well, specially on her current state of mind. I can see her going crazy with rules over the students, maybe cutting money from the arts program to build a science lab or some other idiotic stuff like that that rubs her ego. I hope the students rebel if that does happen hahahaha Teens have a naturally rebellious spirit, and if she thinks she's going to exert some of her lost power on a bunch of teenagers, she's honestly in for a veeery rude awakening. They'll set fire to her office before allowing a random elderly woman tell them that that they can't have colored hair or some stupid shit like that. Let the circus begin.
Dirk dear you DO NOT need Malcolm, really. Making 1000 simoleons on one day at a store, profit only, after full restocking, with prices at average is more then succesfull. God know I struggle to have my sims hit 200 some times. Just give it time. The business is growing slowly, and eventually you will be able to move on the next adventure (be careful, you might even become the next Landgraab lol ). Let's see how profits behave after increasing the profit margin and hiring an employee. I honestly don't know how to manage employees on sims 2 and always have my business lose money over it, but I'm sure that's just me not knowing what to do hahaha. I'm team independent Dirk. Keep your pride up!
Speaking of Dirk, call me biased, but I totally understand why he stepped in with Hector, he did look veeery uncomfortable. I guess Hector needs to grow some balls if we doesn't want Dirk to keep meddling in so much, but in that particular occasion, with how uncomfortable Hector looked, I might have done the same thing. It feels like he was about to let people make fun and walk all over him just to feel included and that's never a good thing. He needs friends his age asap to fix this issue. Maybe dating will be good too, but hopefully he can find a single option? He won't have that many options being gay, but I don't know if he can handle the drama when things inevitably go to shit if he starts dating a guy that's taken (even if that's the guy's fault and not his)
About that pile of leaves, can't the burninator get rid of it for you? Sounds like a fix
The series is great, as always, and it insipired me to finally play a Pleasantview on my game hahaha I had avoided doing this before, I don't really know why, but there we are now :D So far, Don left Cassandra at the altar (probably best for her), Alexander fot VERY upset by seeing his dad and Dina getting married, and Nina is dreaming about owning her own hair salon while living in the pleasantvista apartments and trying to get some money to start the business. So all is well I guess :D
Thanks again for this amazing series
Haha yeah the time has come 🙈 Let's see what Cassandra does with that power. Your fears are definitely well-warranted ... Haha! "Let the circus begin" was such a great way to put it! 😂
Yeah that's fair. I think I get confused sometimes because the value of SEK is so low so when my mind jumps to compare the cost of something in the Sims, it allways seems like nothing. 1000 SEK is just over 90 dollars so 😅 But yeah you're right, it's quite good actually. I have a mod that lowers the daily wage of he employees in my game, so that helps a lot with keeping things afloat. It's "Lower Wages For Employees" by Episims: episims.tumblr.com/post/190547677737/lower-wages-for-employees
I'm relieved that you can see Dirk's pov too in this scene. I originally wrote it like Mike and Gabriel being far meaner to Hector, but when I actually sat down to film it, it didn't work so I had to wind things down a lot on their end, which meant that Dirk appeared a bit more explosive than I first intended. So I'm really glad it worked out, thank you ❤
Thing is that I don't think that the leaf pile is part of the lot, but a neighbouring lot imposter, so the burninator probably won't work. 🤔 I can certainly try though!
Ah cool, that's so fun, I hope the PV sims are treating you well Oh Nina as a hair dresser, that's one I haven't seen before, I love it! I can totally see that for her ❤
@@AniBats omg this mod is a GODSEND thank you sooo much. I'll test it as soon as I get to another household that owns a business :D
How is Gabriel related again? If he’s Dina’s son wouldn’t he be his uncle?
Technically, Gabriel is Hector's cousin once removed. Gabriel's father Michael was Bella's brother, so Gabriel and Cassandra are cousins. I just figure that people don't bother with the once removed-thing in speech, so that's why Gabriel just said cousin in the cutscene, but I might be wrong about that 🙈