Love this challenge! I'm working on mine, Legendary. I'm kind of losing, though. I'm on the last stage of the aspiration, but I only have about 8,000 simoleans.

Glad you're giving this challenge a try, good luck on legendary! I designed it to be extra tough so if somebody beats it they can honestly feel like a legend of this challenge.

Hint: It may take more than 1 try to become a "Legend", so don't feel bad, just try again... just more focused.

I'm playing this challenge right now. I did change one rule though... instead of "never leave the neighbourhood" I went with my sim to the park and play with the rule "never leave the park". Escept from start of game I never see the home lot. I don't know it it's easier or not, but I really enjoy it so far. Great challenge! :D

Sounds pretty interesting. Maybe I'll try playing it like that myself next time. Anybody else have a unique way of playing this challenge (tell us here in the comments)? Glad you played it, Foxears.

About to start this challenge and I want to make sure I'm understanding the rules correctly. Can my sim visit public areas like libraries/gyms/etc.?

went ahead and started..too excited to wait so i hope I'm doing it right, have a sim that is entirely living on the semiurban sidewalks of simville...

Sorry For The delay,

Thank You for giving this challenge a try! I hope its going good so far.

As for your question....

Above the section named "Rules" it says... * Tip "most neighborhoods have areas with benches, grills, and fishing areas. Use these to aid in your survival."

.....Which means you should have everything needed to beat this challenge,,,,right inside of your neighborhood.

Also, in the section named "Rules" it says... "You are not allowed to leave the neighborhood you choose during the duration of the challenge. {Please Note: Only those attempting Legendary difficulty are allowed to leave the neighborhood. Difficulty levels are defined below.}"


.....Which means that if you're attempting the "Legendary" difficulty level, then leaving the neighborhood is definitely allowed.

Another thing could be that (depending on the neighborhood you chose ), your neighborhood might actually includle libraries/gyms/etc...


....So that would make it o.k. too.


Thans Again.

awesome! just wanted to make sure, my neighborhood has a gym, library, nightclub and museum and I basically live on the public lots, barely go back to my main lot. I was wondering...would like to get my homeless sim some nookie, would a tent count as something I could buy that is easy to carry?

Sure. I think a tent would be o.k. for this challenge. Also, living on the public lots in a town like that is perfectly fine too, since you would still be without a home and needing to use the community amenities for basically all your Sim's needs.

Good luck with the rest of the challenge.

I've started this on my channel and now have about $500. Can I use some of my funds to purchase a toilet?
Thanks :)
~ServerSleuth

Hi, I'm glad to see that you chose to play this challenge, and even put it on your channel. I appreciate that.

As far as your question goes, in the section above, labled "RULES" (which states what you're allowed to do in this challenge), the 6th rule down says "You may buy small objects that can be easily carried."

Remember the spirit of the challenge, you're supposed to be doing what homeless people do to survive. I've never heard of a homeless person with their own toilet (at least, not one they purchased themselves, lol).

Thanks Again.

Please be clear to me on this, the thing is you can't even cook Fish on the grill until you are a level 5 in the cooking skill, so how do we even cook fish unless you mean we can cook anything on the grill as long as we have one fish in our inventory Please be clear on this rule thank you *use of grill- you may only grill if you have at least 1 fish in your inventory at the time of grilling. You must sell 1 fish as soon as possible after every time you've eaten from the grill (Also, you may eat grilled food from other Sims, and you won't need to sell fish when that happens.)

Hi Lori,

Thank you for your question. You've made me realized how confusing that particular rule could be. I appreciate it sincerely.

So I'm going to try to clarify it in this answer as well as in the rules above.

Answer:

Simply think of the fish in your inventory as a symbol/representation telling you when cooking on the grill is allowed (or not). It really isn't specifically meaning cooking fish. It just gives (or takes away) permission to grill any type of "grill-able" food, depending on having, or not having, fish left in your inventory.

(Please keep in mind, since this a challenge only, and no rules can be set in the actual game, this kind of thing has to be done in order for the challenge to work.)

Thanks again,
Good luck with the rest of the challenge.

Play it by living in your neighbours back garden.

In response to (which was accidently deleted)....

{so the rules are no leaving the nabourhood u can only cook on a grill if u have a fish u can only buy small carry able objects no house no job
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way to win get 20,000 somolions get max fishing skill before your sim dies

are u aloud to have a family though}

Hi,

(Ans. #1)

Sure, If you wanna simplify it for yourself, that's o.k.

However,you forgot about: No Mods, No jobs, No staying over at friends house .

...and, what about the reward points, the bills, Dumpster diving, phone use, etc.?

Alot of Simmers like the details (so to those that do... simply stick to the rules in the post above.)


(Ans. #2)

Sure, a family is allowed if you can find a way to manage them and finish the challenge too. Yes, then that's definitely o.k., since homeless families are definitely part of society too.

Thanks again,
and Good luck with the challenge.

please how do you add challenges to your game, can someone send a link

Hi,

Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately the makers of the Sims never made it possible to add challenges to the game. I wish they had; that would've made playing challenges (even the ones I have here on this blog) a lot more convenient.

Thanks again,
and Good luck with the challenge.

Just so I have it right, when you say you're not allowed to leave the neighborhood, do you mean the area right there within your reach without going through a loading screen or, for instance, the neighborhood/world of Willow Creek?

Hi Rachel,

Well said! That sounds exactly right. As long as you don't do anything to exit the neighborhood; like you said. For example, you can even sleep on a bench at the neighborhood park, or even use the community gym to shower, etc.. Many possibilities exist.

Thanks again,
Good luck with the rest of the challenge.
and Good luck with the challenge.

I started this challenge and got hooked lol quite difficult as the game seems to know you're doing the challenge ie. All the showers in the gym conveniently break down..or the book you need ie. Handiness cannot be found in the library lol so it is deffo s challenge but great fun thanks!

I have kind of done the same. I normally just stay in my park as there's no point in going back to my main lot as there is nothing of any use there

Thanks, .....I think.


By the way, those things happening, in my opinion, simply reminds me of real life in a way. So I guess it makes Sims 4 even more realistic than we all knew.... doesn't it? (not saying in real life stuff like that would happen so often though).

Anyways, Good luck with the rest of the challenge.
I really appreciate your comment.

Wondering,

Just started, started in the lot in middle nowhere from the get together pack, there are no grills in the neighbourhood (that ive found anywho...) there is a cafe, can we buy food there or is that a no no, homeless people do buy food

Hi,

Since this challenge was created before certain expansion packs were released, certain things couldn't possibly be forseen. For this reason, anyone playing these challenges may have to improvise a little according to what the situation may be.

So please buy a grill to compensate for the lack of it in the new town, but only after thoroughly checking for one around the town first.

Remember, you really should be trying to stick to the rules as closely as you possibly can. Having said that, I really can understand if new expansion packs force challenge players to make adjustments.

Thanks for asking,
and good luck with the rest of the challenge.

what counts as a small item that I can carry? does a ten count? a bonfire? things I can put into my inventory or something else, specifically?

Hi,

This is actually a pretty easy one. I appreciate the question.

Simply put, if you can imagine a homeless person being able to carry a particular item on them (like in a long coat), or if they should be able to reasonably fit that item in a shopping cart, then that item is allowed.

A desk, a couch, or a bed, for example,(by this standard) would Not be allowed.

*** To answer your question specifically, a tent, since it's foldable, is o.k, and a bonfire is also allowed.

By the way, sleeping isn't supposed to be convenient or comfortable when one is homeless.

So, a hammock is Not allowed, but a bench is allowed (is an exception since homeless sleeping on benches is very well known.

Thanks for again asking,
and good luck with the rest of the challenge

Am I able to buy like a violin so I can make tips and that it is the smallest instrument and you can make tips? My sim could also play the violin in the nightclubs in order to reach level 4 and then buy a violin since you can't play for tips until level 4.
Also, can I sell jets and stuff found in dumpster diving and stuff I steal from people when I visit?
Thanks for the awesome challenge!

Hi MaddySquid,

Yes, it's O.K to buy a violin.

Yes, It's a great small instrument to make tips with. For further clarity, here's what the rules say (so again, yes, you are correct... in this particular case)... "if you can imagine a homeless person being able to carry a particular item on them (like in a long coat), or if they should be able to reasonably fit that item in a shopping cart, then that item is allowed. A desk, a couch, or a bed, for example, (by this standard) would NOT be allowed. A tent, since it's foldable, is o.k, and a bonfire is also allowed."

I'm glad to hear how it's going, because it seems like your having fun withe the challenge so far.

Thanks for again asking,
and good luck with the rest of the challenge.

Started this challenge, and with some of the new packs.
Since there are no toilets, and get together came out with bushes that can be used and "fertilized" to relieve bladder, would they count against or would they be acceptable. Also would a campfire be good for your homeless sims lot, as it is used like a grill?
With the no chairs can you buy the camping chair that is a loveseat to use to "nap on?" and it folds up. But sleeping in a tent can be good as it is considered homeless because many homeless use tent.
I did make a booboo and bought a tree that came with large hanging lights but they counted as electric. Removed tree replaced with tree without lights. Did make a lot with ruins to look like a house that only has its base wall to fit a person who would live at an abandoned lot.

Hi,

I appreciate the question. This is actually a pretty easy one.

Simply put, if you can imagine a homeless person being able to carry a particular item on them in a long coat (like in candles, etc.), or if they should be able to reasonably fit that item in a shopping cart, then that item is allowed.

-A desk, a couch, or a bed, for example, (by this standard) would Not be allowed.

-Also, Luxury Items, and/or electronics, like phones, are not allowed.

*** To answer your question specifically, a tent and/or camping chair, since they are foldable, are o.k, and a campfire/bonfire is also allowed.

Just keep a lookout for other homeless that may get jealous though..... lol.

So, a hammock is Not allowed, but a bench is allowed (is an exception since homeless sleeping on benches is very well known).

Keep in mind though, life really isn't supposed to be convenient or comfortable when one is homeless, so please try not to overdue anything.



BTW, I'm glad to see you corrected the hanging lights situation.

Also, any added realism such as the "ruins" will only enhance the enjoyment of this challenge, so great job so far.

Thanks for again asking,
and good luck with the rest of the challenge