Melanie Carmichael is my newest created sim for The Sims 3 and I decided to try out the legacy challenge. I must say, it really makes you like The Sims  all over again. In the past, I've found myself cheating to give my sim the things I wanted her to have or so she didn't have to work. But then you're missing out on a big part of playing the game.

So when I created Melanie, I decided to start working on the Legacy Challenge. She started out with $1,800 after buying the empty plot and she built a very, very small one room place to stay in. She slept in a sleeping bag or took advantage of sunbathing to get in a little shut eye. Eventually she got a job and has been working herself up the corporate ladder. She makes over $100 an hour now so far and recently had a baby as well as got married. I'd say that she's progressing well in beginning her legacy. The house has had improvements along the way and she really loves to save money, which is always nice.

The husband that Melanie has.... Well, he's odd. She was attracted to him originally because of his nice personality. However, it wasn't until after they were married that she found out he's a mermaid(man)... LOL So that part took me by surprise and I'm still waiting to see what will happen. They named their daughter Madison and I'm anxious to see what type of person she becomes.

Playing The Sims 3 without cheats or mods in order to do this Legacy Challenge is actually a ton of fun. Cheats aren't always the greatest and sometimes you just need to get back down to the basics and play it how it was meant to be played!!!