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Original Poster
#76 Old 10th Jan 2017 at 2:51 AM
That's great but so sad!

Poor Princess Sophie.
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Lab Assistant
#77 Old 10th Jan 2017 at 1:01 PM
So I got carried away with story telling.

Sophie ran away from home in search of adventure. She found 3 other orphans who had settled on an island, Orphan Island, and joined them. After about a day, I switched back to the nanny real quick, but she got robbed. When that was finally over, I switched back to Orphan Island, only to find that the orphans had gotten motorboats. They became unroutable in them and starved. This is not how I wanted it to end.
Test Subject
#78 Old 14th Jan 2017 at 7:22 PM
So I'm still a little confused as to the percentage rolls. Especially with the Vikings and wars. There is a 25% chance a member of your household is taken away by the vikings (as with wars, xx% that those who go off to war get killed etc.), but I'm not sure how we determine this percentage. Is a 25% chance rolling a 25-sided die and if it hits 25 they are taken away? Or rolling a 4 on a 4-sided die? Or generating a random number? Thanks

Also, I agree with the earlier poster that days 37-415 are a bit devoid of events (I get bored easily so I hope I can make it through to all the wars and other events!). Has anyone thought of an events that could happen during those days?

Also, also, I liked the idea of adding an event about the use of medicine so I did a little research and added this to my rules -- Antiseptic introduced (Day 1900): Medicine can now be used to treat illness.
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Original Poster
#79 Old 15th Jan 2017 at 12:21 AM
Agreed about the medicine.

As for the 25% bit, that's just a 4 on a 4-sided die. A 25% chance is just that simple fraction, and I think I kept them all simple fractions, but correct me if I'm wrong.
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Original Poster
#80 Old 3rd Feb 2017 at 2:51 PM
How's everyone doing?
Instructor
#81 Old 5th Feb 2017 at 2:04 PM
I've downloaded loads of new medieval cc but not actually got around to playing my dynasty family again. Feeling a bit uninspired. How about anyone else?
Lab Assistant
#82 Old 6th Feb 2017 at 3:12 PM
Finished building my castle but I still dont feel like playing. If I watch "Reign" again I might get some inspiration...

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Lab Assistant
#83 Old 9th Feb 2017 at 10:27 PM
This is a fun challenge, but I just don't know what to do. I lost, but I want to keep playing, but I don't want to start over. Maybe I can start a new family in the same save in the time period I left off in (after the plague ruined everything)?
Lab Assistant
#84 Old 10th Feb 2017 at 6:18 PM
Quote: Originally posted by letitgo1776
This is a fun challenge, but I just don't know what to do. I lost, but I want to keep playing, but I don't want to start over. Maybe I can start a new family in the same save in the time period I left off in (after the plague ruined everything)?
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Thats actually a good idea

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#85 Old 10th Feb 2017 at 9:11 PM
Quote: Originally posted by Letcupcake
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Thats actually a good idea

Thanks! Any idea on a backstory for choosing the new king?
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#86 Old 12th Feb 2017 at 2:23 PM
My mom came up with a backstory!

The kingdom searched the treasury frantically, looking for any royalty that may be alive. They were relieved but shocked when they found an old birth certificate. The father of the queen had a child with a poor woman, meaning queen had a half sister! Although the royal family came from the king's side, the kingdom was desperate and tracked down the forgotten princess. It turned out to be none other than Nanny Blackmon.
A good prince from another kingdom was quickly arranged to marry her to help her rule and later produce an heir. Thus, the new king and queen are Yvette and Zachariah Burroughs.
Test Subject
#87 Old 11th Mar 2017 at 5:40 PM
Okay thanks for the clarification, I was having trouble understanding how percentages translated to dice rolls but that makes perfect sense
Test Subject
#88 Old 11th Mar 2017 at 8:36 PM
Hi guys I saw this challenge and it looked really cool so I decided to join in on the chat too! I'm on day 1 and I created my king and queen Alice and Alfred of Arcadia also I was just sorta bored so I wanted to see if anyone wanted to talk? That's it bye!
Lab Assistant
#89 Old 9th Jun 2017 at 11:24 PM
I finally got my inspiration back! I watched a great documentary about Versailles and now I'm super pumped to do this. I just went CC shopping and now have tons of stuff!

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#90 Old 16th Jun 2017 at 8:57 PM
hi! I was wondering when we start out should we do a theme for like early civilization? or should we just do medieval stuff? I'm gonna start with an Egyptian theme
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#91 Old 20th Jun 2017 at 1:58 AM
Quote: Originally posted by katysim3
hi! I was wondering when we start out should we do a theme for like early civilization? or should we just do medieval stuff? I'm gonna start with an Egyptian theme


That's a really good idea! I'm on day 162 right now so i'm thinking I could get some roman themed clothing and hairs

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Test Subject
#92 Old 24th Sep 2018 at 3:07 PM
Is anybody still playing this challenge? Just saw this and I'm interested to do this as well!
Lab Assistant
#93 Old 15th Dec 2018 at 4:01 AM Last edited by thenightfall2509 : 17th Dec 2018 at 6:07 AM.
Default Update #1 - Xianshu Dynasty
I don't know if anyone is still playing the Dynasty Challenge, but it looks really fun, so I've decided to give it a go!

Dynasty Name: Xianshu Dynasty
Location: East China, roughly 256 B.C
Ranks: (localized/equivalent with the 1-7 system previously mentioned)

7. Emperor/Empress = King/Queen
6.5. Grand Prince/Princess = Future King/Queen
6. Prince/Princess = Prince/Princess
5. Duke/Duchess = Duke/Duchess
4. Marquess/Marchioness = Marquess/Marchioness
3. Count/Countess = Earl/Countess
2. Baron/Baroness = Viscount/Viscountess
1. Knight/Dame = Baron/Baronet

In my Dynasty, the Grand Prince/Princess is the title given to the eldest born child of the reigning monarchs, and the title is adjusted to their gender. If the first legitimate born is a female (my dynasty prefers males), then a Grand Princess and Prince will be titled, but if it is a male, then only a Grand Prince, meaning regardless of if the eldest child is female or not, there will always be a Grand Prince.

It is kind of breaking the rules, but titles are assigned based on relation to the monarch and their immediate family in my dynasty. For example, the niece/nephew of the Monarch and 1st cousin of their children is given the title Marquess/Marchioness. To adjust for this, a person has to buy 2 statues to rank up, since a lot of the family starts high-ish up. They can also rank up by being really good friends with the Monarch and their kids, and will be boosted up 1 rank accordingly. However, ranks aren't changed after someone becomes a Duke/Duchess, but there is more favor put their way when it comes to the Monarch dying and their kids taking over.



Using the system I've set up the ranks for each person as a default would be:

Mao - Emperor
Lian - Empress
Qian - Grand Princess
Zhaou - Grand Prince
Ming - Prince
Laura - Grand Princess (Zhaou)
Nara - Princess (Ming)
Shen - Duke
Xing - Duchess
Huang - Count
Teng - Marquess
Xu - Marchioness
Dai - Emperor Mother (if alive still) or Empress (if died as a monarch)
Jiang - Emperor Father (if alive still) or Emperor (if died as a monarch)
Meng - Empress Mother or Empress
Gou - Empress Father or Emperor
Ling - Duchess
Wu - Duke
Xiong - Marchioness

Now, into my Dynasty!


~ My founders and ruling monarchs; Lian Min and Mao Shun

I don't have much material so far, but I will update again soon!
Lab Assistant
#94 Old 17th Dec 2018 at 7:23 AM
Default Update #2 - Xianshu Dynasty
I have another small update for this thread! Is anyone even playing this anymore, I don't know, but I hope it becomes more active soon. To the news..

NEWS!

Day: 4


~ The Emperor and Empress have had a baby boy, and the kingdom rejoices! His name is Zhou Shun-Min.

~ The Royal Bedroom

~ The slaves' quarters

~ The kitchen

~ Lounge area/dining room

~ Laundry area

~ Arts room

~ The Xianshu Palace!

~ Garden are (it's a bt hidden)

~ Entrance to palace

~ The interior garden

Soon, I will post the palace I made for the Xianshu Dynasty under the #dynastychallenge tag or maybe a new one like #dynastychallengebuilds? Considering how long this challenge is, future updates will be less frequent. I might also post a list of extra events I'm using or something as well. Thanks for reading!
Lab Assistant
#95 Old 13th Feb 2019 at 11:36 PM
Okay, I love this challenge, but can someone tell me how you keep track of the days. I've never seen anything in game that shows that, and Im not very diligent in things like that. I'm gonna make the Royals from The Witcher though

Don't Cry for me I'm ordinary and unimportant
Test Subject
#96 Old 13th May 2019 at 12:19 PM
Hey all!

So I decided to give this challenge a shot! and so far, very fun. I have a GOT situation going on at the moment, but fun times! I really hope others are as well enjoying this and still going.

The only question I have so far is dealing with the percentage rolls. I use Random.org to figure out everything, but how exactly do I figure out a 25% of something happening if I'm using Random.org? I'm really horrible with math so simple terms would be great! lol
Lab Assistant
#97 Old 18th May 2019 at 3:25 PM
Quote: Originally posted by JokersGal
Hey all!

So I decided to give this challenge a shot! and so far, very fun. I have a GOT situation going on at the moment, but fun times! I really hope others are as well enjoying this and still going.

The only question I have so far is dealing with the percentage rolls. I use Random.org to figure out everything, but how exactly do I figure out a 25% of something happening if I'm using Random.org? I'm really horrible with math so simple terms would be great! lol


Hey!!! Welcome to the challenge! So good to see people are still playing!
I also use random.org for everything, its really good. So the thing is: 25% is 25/100, so out of 100 numbers 25 give a certain result and 75 give another. You can do it the simple way and randomize 100 numbers and if the number chosen is 25 or bellow then the condition is true.
Or you can use only 4 numbers and if the result is 1 then the condition is true. (Because 25% is 1/4)

Don't forget to upload your bacherlors to the gallery!!

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#98 Old 18th May 2019 at 3:26 PM
Quote: Originally posted by Don'tCryForMe
Okay, I love this challenge, but can someone tell me how you keep track of the days. I've never seen anything in game that shows that, and Im not very diligent in things like that. I'm gonna make the Royals from The Witcher though


In the past i used a sheet of paper and made a marking everytime the clock hits midnight but now i use the app Counter+ its much more organized

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Test Subject
#99 Old 19th May 2019 at 11:24 PM
Quote: Originally posted by Letcupcake
Hey!!! Welcome to the challenge! So good to see people are still playing!
I also use random.org for everything, its really good. So the thing is: 25% is 25/100, so out of 100 numbers 25 give a certain result and 75 give another. You can do it the simple way and randomize 100 numbers and if the number chosen is 25 or bellow then the condition is true.
Or you can use only 4 numbers and if the result is 1 then the condition is true. (Because 25% is 1/4)

Don't forget to upload your bacherlors to the gallery!!


Thanks for the reply! And thank you for explaining it, I was confused for days lol. I just got to day 37 when the plague hits, wiped out most of my town, and only the Duke's son (thankfully his heir) survived out of three sons (two true born, 2 were not). The rest of the towns also hit a bit loss, but we all survived XD Will do, any that I have left I will be sending up to the gallery when an are ready. Now when it comes to the bachelors, is it any that are NOT the heir or does that include the heir as well?
Lab Assistant
#100 Old 21st May 2019 at 2:15 AM
Quote: Originally posted by JokersGal
Now when it comes to the bachelors, is it any that are NOT the heir or does that include the heir as well?


I usually upload the ones that have no use for my dynasty, because they must be removed from the game. I personally just upload them and move them out of the house because i still like to be able to invite them to parties and such but after they are "sent away to marry" I don't control or play with them anymore.

But if I have two sons, I might choose to keep them both in case one dies or I just want some more diversity in the family, so it really depends on your playstyle.

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