To recap: This is my attempt at a Polyamory Project Challenge, created by princedeej28, full rules available HERE. (Or, since the Exchange rarely works anymore, at point 4.1 HERE.) The point of the challenge is to romance more than one Sim and earn enough points to make Hugh Hefner jealous. Last time, there were purple hearts galore (plus points), assorted romantic interactions (plus points) and an outbreak of the sparklies (no points). My current total is 460, more than double the official High Score, and almost halfway to treble. …Did I miss something somewhere?

To begin with, Albert Grew Up Well when he headed off to college. I think it’s fair to count the points, but if you don’t let me know. Goodness knows I’m not hurting for points at this stage in the game… This makes 480, by the way. High score is 200. Just so’s you know.

Which is why I decided that the car had to go. The rules don’t say that cars are off limits, and they provide a quick and easy way to earn thirty points. But then, the rules were written before Nightlife, so cars weren’t exactly an option. If my score is this high, then those “quick and easy” points are too easy. Now you see it.

Now you don’t.

Bertie is still working on growing those strawberries, though. Furious meters weren’t an option when the rules were written either, and he suffered a major setback in growing due to the rebuild.

I increased the potential for drama, and still nothing happened. Beverly and Gerard had multiple pillow fights.

Bertie earned a Body point, since I expect all my rock stars to be fully Fit.

Vanessa took her turn sleeping with Bertie – in pajamas. Corey and Vanessa alternate who gets to sleep in Bertie’s bed: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are Corey’s days; Vanessa gets Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Sundays Bertie sleeps alone. Simple sleep does not trigger any jealously coding.

Beverly found a job, mostly because having so many stay-at-home Sims contributing nothing to the challenge is annoying. I mean, once the toilets are all clean, there’s nothing for them to do. And they can’t come over to my house and clean my toilet, so they might as well get jobs, no?

Corey and Vanessa continue to be on excellent terms. COREY: Here, Vanessa. I might still be at work when you age up, so happy birthday a little bit early. VANESSA: Oh, thank you, Corey! What is it? COREY: It’s a cell phone so you can call Bertie at school even when somebody else is hogging the landline. I got one for myself, too. VANESSA: Corey, you’re a sweetheart! So thoughtful! Thank you!

When Vanessa aged up later that day, she continued the fine McClellan tradition of raiding other people’s wardrobes. BEVERLY: Hey, Vanessa, happy birthday! VANESSA: Thanks! PROFESSOR ARIANNA: You know, Vanessa, that outfit didn’t look good on me even when I was young and charming. Let’s go see if we can’t rustle you up something better, hey? VANESSA: Good idea! I hate the way I look in slacks.

And so ends my little experiment in allowing Bertie and family complete romantic autonomy – an ignominious failure. Next time I will try harder, and perhaps there will be actual drama. And points scored. One quick note: Today’s chapter title is inspired by the Death Cab for Cutie song “A Lack of Color.” Not that this fact has anything to do with anything – I just believe in giving credit where credit is due. Until next time, Happy Simming!

Score for this round Child Grew Up Well: 20 TOTAL: 20 Score as of last round: 460 GRAND TOTAL: 480 Relationship standings (Daily/Lifetime) Albert > Bertie: 94/94. Best friends. Albert > Corey: 100/100. Best friends. Albert > Vanessa: 85/85. Best friends. Bertie > Albert: 94/94. Best friends. Bertie > Corey: 98/98. Best friends. Married. Bertie > Vanessa: 90/90. Love. Corey > Albert: 100/100. Best friends. Corey > Bertie: 98/98. Best friends. Married. Corey > Vanessa: 100/96. Best friends. Vanessa > Albert: 93/93. Best friends. Vanessa > Bertie: 98/98. Love. Vanessa > Corey: 100/96. Best friends.