Strangetown extras: Meet the Worthingtons

[strangetomato]

I'm hard at work at Chapter Nineteen, but I took a little break to finally get into SimPE and create the Worthington family. I've been wanting to do this for ages. I could always wait to introduce them in a chapter with Frances, but I can't. I'm too excited, and that might be a while coming. It's not like it's a big secret (like the clones were), so why not share them now? I can't think of a good reason not to, so here are a few pics and character profiles for the Worthingtons.

The Worthingtons live in a lavish dwelling on the outskirts of Sim City, overlooking the cliffs. This lot comes with Glamour Life Stuff (Forsythe Place), and I made a few changes inside.






Frances Worthington II

sloppy/neat: 6
shy/outgoing: 5
lazy/active: 8
serious/playful: 3
grouchy/nice: 3

Aspiration: Fortune
LTW: Earn $100,000


You know a little about Frances II from Frances III reflecting on his obligations as son, and we'll get to see more about him as the story goes on. He's obviously very interested in a male heir carrying on the family name (well, they're up to III, right, so they may as well...). While he doesn't mind a little culture, like Frances' piano playing, he's very insistent that men act like men and women act like women.




In the kitchen, we find Linda, his dutiful wife. But be warned... everything is not as perfect as it would appear. (In fact, she left that oven unattended to go get a drink, and I had to make her go back.)






Linda Worthington

sloppy/neat: 9
shy/outgoing: 2
lazy/active: 6
serious/playful: 3
grouchy/nice: 5

Aspiration: Fortune
LTW: Have 6 pets reach the top of a pet career


Linda is a very troubled woman, but I won't get into the details about it. It was mentioned in a previous chapter that she had been in rehab, and this is true. Perhaps she is worried about her son? It's a very good possibility.




The Worthingtons do love each other, so their problems obviously stem from other areas. Yes, I created a triple bolt couple without even trying to. I didn't consider chemistry when I was making them at all, though they are both fortune sims, so that would help. I must have hit the two zodiac signs that attract each other. Frances II would obviously be a fortune sim, and I figured that Linda may have had the want to "marry a rich sim" so I went with Fortune too.

Next, we will meet the daughters. Otherwise know as the "failed attempts at having a son". I created them with the pacifier in CAS, without making any adjustments to them at all. Both Linda and Frances II were created from Frances III, by the way. I changed different features on each of them, so I think it makes them work genetically.




Not a bad looking bunch, don't you think?

From oldest to youngest:






Lillian Worthington

sloppy/neat: 4
shy/outgoing: 10
lazy/active: 4
serious/playful: 4
grouchy/nice: 3

Aspiration: Popularity
LTW: Reach the top of the Journalism career


Lillian looks the most like Frances, but could eat him alive with her personality. Lillian would have made a great heir to the family fortune, if only she had been a male. She is ambitious and socially connected, and she dedicates herself to a career in Journalism. Her hobbies include bossing people around and resenting Frances as heir.






Edie (Edith) Worthington

sloppy/neat: 6
shy/outgoing: 3
lazy/active: 6
serious/playful: 4
grouchy/nice: 6

Aspiration: Knowledge
LTW: Max 7 skills


Edie is most like Frances in personality (and a few other areas of her life), but is easily the most free spirited of the Worthingtons. Frances is closest to her out of all of the sisters. She is also a musician, and grew up playing the piano like Frances did, though she now plays drums in an all-female rock band and pursues her artistic interests. She only comes home to visit when she really has to for family reunions, even though she lives in the city.

Her name is in reference to Edie Sedgwick (of Factory Girl fame), who is arguably the original poor little rich girl.






Charlotte Worthington

sloppy/neat: 5
shy/outgoing: 3
lazy/active: 7
serious/playful: 3
grouchy/nice: 7

Aspiration: Family
LTW: Have 6 grandchildren


Charlotte only resembles Frances in her general meekness, and her willingness to tow the family line (and her lovely cheekbones). She is currently living at home, while dating potential suitors from other rich families, and her marriage will be as much of a business transaction as it is the joining of two people. As long as she is provided for, this doesn't really bother Charlotte, at least not on the surface. She is perfectly ladylike and hopes to have oodles of children one day (for the nanny to look after, of course).




I'm with Frances. Edie is clearly my favourite of the daughters. I've been wanting to use that "femullet" hair on someone for ages too. I just love it.


So, there you go! The Worthingtons. Questions, comments, speculations?

Comments

[music-simbol.livejournal.com]

I'm very intrigued. I've always wanted someone to delve into the mind that is Frances Worthington III. Even if he's used as a character, you never see the world he came from. So, is he the youngest of the bunch?

I love how you dressed all of them. I couldn't help but notice that Edie is the only female wearing pants, which in addition to her being a knowledge sim, makes her my favorite as well.

I looked forward to seeing how the family drives Frances into more mental turmoil! ^__^

[aledstrange.livejournal.com]

WOW! Vary amazing! I love when people recreate maxis-made sim families! :D
So cool!
I have never been much into the Worthington, now I'l interested! :P
Are Frances parents files 'clonable' with Simpe?? I never even thought about trying!!

can't wait where thsi family is going now!

[madame-ugly.livejournal.com]

Looking at Frances II's jacket, I'd say the old boy has a touch of whimsy about him (leopard print? Frannie girl, you have to be careful with the animal prints. I'm just saying. . .).

I'm excited to see them in the story, too.

You metioned new lots come with the Glamour stuff pack. That's cool. I love new houses (I hate making my own and I've already cloned off some of the better ones in the maxis hoods).

So, will Tank be invited to one of the family reunions?

And as for Frances III giving pops an heir, I'd love to see Frances III get abducted. That would really rattles II's cage, huh? (hmm, maybe I should get my III abducted just to see what the kid looks like. . .)

[pixelcurious.livejournal.com]

I love the way you invent backstory based on the few little clues the game gives. And it totally fits. The trying-for-a-son business, for instance. I'm already thinking about the effect that must have on the daughters, depending on their individual personalities. It must suck knowing you weren't what your dad wanted. Then Francis comes along, and he doesn't fully meet his father's criteria either (though I'm guessing Daddy doesn't know everything yet? Imagine coming out in those circumstances.)

Linda is a lush, eh? And maybe more. Way to almost set the house on fire, Mom.

The daughters all look really good. Perfect for their personalities. And Edie's my favorite, though that's probably a given... :)

[indigoleo.livejournal.com]

Wow. They all look great. And Linda walking away from the oven to get a drink, that's just Too perfect, considering what you've already hinted about her.
I like the "femullet" too. Heh, heh...I now have "He's a Rebel" running through my head. See what you did?
I have a feeling Lillian could cause Frances some grief along the line. Of course, maybe she would be justified feeling that way. It has to be hard knowing she's "just a girl" so therefore useless. (oh I hate people who think like that!)
It should be very interesting to see what develops now. And fun!
*sings* He's a rebel and he'll never be any good. He's a rebel 'cause he never never does what he should...*
I swear that song is stuck in my head now! LOL!

[dothesmustle.livejournal.com]

I like the backstory of the Worthingtons, I was curious about Frances, since he wasn't really shown much, we really don't know much about him, yet. The trying for a son story is interesting!

I have a feeling about Lillian. I don't think Frances will be the one telling his family of his sexuality, Lillian trying to bring him down might? She seems like the type of person who will stop at nothing to get what she wants, I don't know, I'm probably completely off :P

I really like Edie, will her musical backround connect her to Ripp? :D

[cindyanne1.livejournal.com]

Love the backstory... love the failed attempts for a son (giggle) and all that family angst I can see coming! Won't Daddy be upset to find his prized baby boy hiding in that closet, hmmm?

So many sub-stories you're weaving with this tale! I love it!

[80sfiend.livejournal.com]

You did a great job on them!! :D His parents are adorable! I love the sad eyes he got from his mom. ;) The daughters are great and have such distinctive personalities! :D I definitely like Edie the best too. :D

[jessicus.livejournal.com]

they're so well done! -sends update vibes-

[amaryssobellus.livejournal.com]

I'm with you and Frances. Edie was my favorite pic, right off the bat. I just instantlly liked her.

Their pictures just spoke volumes about their personalites.

Great job with the family and I hope that we get to meet them real soon.

[missgan.livejournal.com]

I'm really excited about seeing how the Worthingtons interact with each other, and what Frances II's reaction towards Frances III's sexuality will be! (Providing that he does find out, of course.)

Like everyone else, my favourite of the sisters is Edie. Who doesn't like a Knowledge sim with great clothes, attitude and cool artistic interests? :D

I think Lilian's really interesting too, if only because she's the one designated to resent Frances III for being the heir. I'm hoping to see sparks fly!

Charlotte sounds and looks like a Stepford wife! XD

Hmm

[(Anonymous)]

If you peek at Frances' family tree, there's no such person as the original Frances J. Worthington or original male line. They start as II.