How are you guys having crazy/weird things happen? I've had like one person die (not even my household), 3 fires total (2 from a sim that couldn't cook), and other than that its all broken sinks and 6 kids from my first time playing where I wanted to see what would happen. What's the secret? Is it having more than the Horse Ranch pack? Could it be because I sometimes play without wifi?
My next plan is to create my sim and their roommate (which will turn into boyfriend), build the house, either horses/art and manual laborer as careers, and then have kids with their own houses on that lot. Any tips or tricks? Ideas to make it more entertaining? I know the general cheats, how to make things biggesmall/up/down while building. Im not big into cheats/mods and really only use free build, WW, and MCC. Anything else I should know? Do I just plan too much?

LTB!
Let's go Kings!

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Prices have been lowered and are definitely open to negotiation
I am working with someone to sell their massive collection of over 900 sealed sets from the 70s 80s and 90s. The full list of sets is linked at the bottom.
The only sets I have on-hand are the ones in the pictures but feel free to message me about others on the list and I can get them out of storage and send pictures and prices.
These sets have been kept in storage since they were originally purchased from stores. All sets are sealed but most have some damages and wear to the boxes including some lifted seals.
Prices are based on bricklink, eBay, and brickeconomy. They should be the lowest price on the market. Shipping is not included in price.
Local cash is preferred (I am in the south shore Massachusetts area) and will result in a discount. Otherwise I can ship.
Castle
6057 Sea Serpent $275
6075 Wolfpack tower $750
6081 King’s Mountain $2000
6075 (Yellow) Castle $5000
6060 Knights Challenge $600
Space
6781 SP-Striker $800
6990 Futuron Monorail $3500
497 Galaxy explorer $2000
6987 Message Intercept base $1750
Pirates
6265 Sabre Island $400
SOLD 6286 Skull’s eye schooner $2200
6255 Pirate Comic $700
6277 Imperial trading post $2000
Town
6375 Trans Air Carrier $300
6360 Weekend Cottage $325
4558 Metroliner $800
6399 Airport shuttle $4000
Nautica
6540 Pier Police $400
6541 Intercoastal Seaport $750
6542 Launch and Load Seaport $1300
6679 Dark Shark $125
Paradisa
6411 Sand dollar cafe $300
6416 Poolside paradise $550
6419 Rolling acres ranch $300
Technic
8828 Technic Front End Loader $75
Full list
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-jMCcJ3W2LjopKnjcWVjKD1SSJkvlNf1iE919Onh-Ug/edit

General notes on area viability - It has become very clear, and has been for years, that the majority of fans are in the East Valley (defined as Apache Junction, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, and by some measurements Ahwatukee). With that in mind, I'll be looking at the areas from 44th Street on the west, to Shea in the north, to Ellsworth in the east to Queen Creek road to the south. While Footprint Center is outside this area, it would still be a viable option, but is likely the only viable option west of 44th Street. Though we will discuss one item in that area which has come up.
My priority in this analysis is available land. So large open areas with either failed business, open land or a combination of the two. I tried to break this down 'Barney style' as well, though I'm a journalism major, not a real estate expert.

Footprint Center -

Current Status of Area - Obviously an arena is already here, but there would need to be significant long-term changes for the location to be viable on a lot of fronts. First and foremost, it would likely require Mat Ishbia to purchase the team. Sharing a home is a near non-viable option as has been mentioned by a great many outlets.
Needed to Utilize - Theoretically, Footprint Center does not need anything to begin to support the team. Some form of ice facilities are in place (see Disney on Ice coming to the arena). But, due to sitelines and the need for significant facility improvements, I don't see it as being truly any better than Mullett.
Viability - 5/10 short-term, 10/10 long-term
Likelihood - 5/10
This is mostly due to the Ishbia need. Unless he is the modern Colangelo many hope he is, I don't see this happening. Meruelo can't hold onto a team that shares facilities for a long period of time, especially with how poorly his sports/gambling side is doing in AZ.

Veterans Memorial Coliseum / State Fair Grounds

Current Status of Area - I see this one brought up a lot, especially by people who at one time lived in the Valley but haven't for a while. The building was old when the Suns left in 1992 and even older when the last hockey tenant (Phoenix Mustangs) left in 2001. Per multiple sources: ice equipment is not in place, the roof leaks, seating is sub-15k, the list goes on.
Needed to Utilize - It would require a full re-build in order to be utilized. Meruelo would not own the building, an entertainment district is a non-starter with it being the fair grounds.
Viability - 0/10
Likelihood - 0/10
Honestly, it's only here because I know it will come up in the comments.

Fiesta Mall -

Current Status of Area - Land is owned by a combination of MMCP LLC and Verde Fiesta LLC. Value based on property tax for the area is around $15 million. Very low compared to other options. If Meruelo/the organization were to purchase the land and build straight up, no tax incentives, etc. I cannot find a reason this would need to go to a vote based on the City of Mesa website. That being said, citizen participation requirements, open meetings, etc. could push it into a vote as we saw in Tempe. In March 2023, the current ownedeveloper of the land submitted a rezoning/build proposal to the city. They look to turn the area into a multi-use housing, shopping, etc. area. That I can tell, they are not requesting any kind of incentive etc. Aside from a vote, I see this as the most significant roadblock.
Needed to Utilize - Building, possibly a vote, and ideally working with the State/County on some freeway adjustments so traffic isn't an absolute nightmare. At minimum, Mesa City Council approval is required for the rezoning, though I'd be surprised if current mayor, John Giles, didn't help push it through.
Viability - 8/10
Likelihood - 6/10 without a vote, 1/10 with a vote
Fiesta Mall isn't inherently a bad location, an arena and entertainment district may even help the area. But, traffic could be an issue due to MCC and the high use of the US-60. If it could happen without a vote, it's a great spot. If there's a vote, considering Mesa's past venue voting, it's likely to fail.

Northwest Mesa / Riverview Area

Current Status of Area - Some of you may remember that this is where the Cardinals were going to go before the vote failed in Mesa and they went to Glendale...which sounds familiar if you swap a few names. It's currently retail space with the southern side being much more successful than the northern side. The property is owned by Sachs Ranch Co LCC and is MUCH more valuable than the Fiesta property. The parcel holding Bass Pro Shop has a taxable value of $22 million on it's own. Purchasing the northern part of Riverview is an interesting idea despite the costs as it fulfills the original Cardinals dream, just with hockey instead.
With Sloane Field to the west, the area can support the traffic and may not require a vote. But, a lot of the things holding this site back are also what holds Fiesta back. What could be more interesting is the site of Johnson Stewart Materials to the northeast of Riverview. It's a landfill/mining reclamation project focused on inert materials. So, basically the Tempe site with fewer steps.
Needed to Utilize - See Fiesta, but with a higher need for the individuals to be willing to sell.
Viability - 9/10
Likelihood - 6/10 without a vote, 1/10 with a vote
I think this is a much better site than Fiesta, but it comes with the same drawbacks, plus a likely added expense.

Salt River Pima - Maricopa Community

Current Status of Area - This would require a full build, but on the plus side a positive relationship seems to already exist with the organization. Ideal places would be near Scottsdale Community College or off McClintock, across from Tempe Marketplace. I particularly like the idea of being right across from Tempe. Building on reservation land is viable and as far as I can find, would not require voting. However, Meruelo, et. al. would not own the land, instead it would likely be some kind of leasing scenario. On the surface, this seems fine, but it significantly limits financial options.
There's an extra possible crinkle with this idea in Meruelo himself. We know the gambling/casino revenue is important and would ideally be tied to this entertainment district. But, my understanding is that anything on tribal land would have to go through the tribe, not Meruelo himself. If this is the case, and he wants that part of the district, it's a non-starter.
Needed to Utilize - Less than others from a getting started standpoint, but more difficult for financing, etc.
Viability - 9/10
Likelihood - 6/10
If we were talking about almost any other owner, I'd put likelihood much higher. But, because of the financing hurdles and gambling/casino issues, I see this is much less likely, despite a positive overall relationship.

More Mesa - Southeast 202 / 202-24 Interchange, Baseline and Ellsworth, 80th Street and Brown Road, Northeast Mesa / Falcon Field District

Current Status of Area - I had these as individual items, but they all fall under similar issues and advantages. While we know demographically the majority of the Coyotes fanbase is in the East Valley, this is the EAST Valley. In many ways, it is functionally the eastern version of being in Glendale. There's a lot of open land and a greater likelihood of not needing a vote (unless absolutely required), but it is far to the east.
Interestingly, there is a spot at Elliot and Sossaman owned by Mesa AZ Industrial Owner LLC that is a county island. It sold for $70m in 2022 to what appears to be a real estate firm. I have absolutely no idea how a non-jurisdictional purchase would work, but I imagine it would either but much less or much more red tape.
Needed to Utilize - Varies, again likely the same as Fiesta, but the non-jurisdictional land is interesting.
Viability - 6/10, but could grow over time
Likelihood - 4/10, unless that county island thing is an advantage?

Event Links - here

• Reddit randomly blacklists certain URLs, some of which come up with events, and that causes these posts to get removed without explanation. It is not feasible to figure out why so a separate page with links for details, if desired, is available.

Friday - 3/31

• 5:00 PM - Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery - Springtime Sober Social
  
• 6:30 PM - Getterman Stadium - Softball: Baylor vs Kansas
  
• 7:00 PM
  
  • BASE at Extraco Events Center - Crawfish for CASA fundraiser with The Spazmatics
  • Bare Bones BBQ - Stoney LaRue
  • Smiley's Night Club - Calibre 50, Banda Carnival and Cuarto de Milla
  • Texas Music Cafe - Deep in the Heart Film Festival – 254 Showcase
• 7:30 PM
  
  • Ball Performing Arts Center - Die Fledermaus
  • Mabee Theatre - Baylor Theatre: Athena
  • Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center - Temple College Jazz Ensemble & Temple College Faculty Jazz w/Ted Nash (saxophone) - TC Jazz Festival
  • Waco Civic Theatre - Native Gardens
• 8:00 PM
  
  • 207 W Commerce St - 56 Chevy Band
  • Blue Dog Wine & Martini Bar - Jared Pool
  • Stay Classy - Sanger Heights Blues Allstars
  • Twisted Sisters Patio Bar - Sean Anderson & Friends
  • Waco Hippodrome - Best of Both – Southern Soul & Comedy Tour
• 8:30 PM
  
  • Freight Bar - Memphis Kee in concert
  • The Backyard - Roger Creager with Hayden Baker
• 9:00 PM - Papa Joe's Texas Saloon - Jokers and Jester Comedy Tour
  

Saturday - 4/1

• 9:00 AM
  
  • Cameron Park (Red Wood Shelter) - Waco Run Club
  • Waco Downtown Farmers Market - Dueling Hearts
• 10:00 AM - Waco Weddings and Events - Walk-in Saturday
  
• 11:00 AM - Camp Fimfo - Winter Texan Open House
  
• 12:00 PM
  
  • Barnett's Pub - Crawfish Boil
  • Brotherwell Brewing - Eastside Market
• 2:00 PM - Getterman Stadium - Softball: Baylor vs Kansas
  
• 4:00 PM - Waco-McLennan County Library Central Library - Tonee Shelton - poetry reading and book signing
  
• 6:00 PM
  
  • Badger Ranch - Symphony of the City’s Magic of Music
  • Kissing Tree Vineyards - Michael Saldana
  • Pivovar - Pat McKee Trio
  • Waco Symphony Association - Symphony of the City Fundraiser
• 6:30 PM - Cultivate 7Twelve - The Tuba Room, Sunnn, Knuckle Ball, The Prof. Fuzz 63, Omero and Jessie Carver
  
• 7:00 PM
  
  • American Legion Post 121 - Tejano Night with Grupo Rumores
  • Barnett's Pub - Lucas Jon Turner
  • Common Grounds - The Unlikely Candidates with Jane Leo
  • Dr. Pepper Museum - Paranormal Experience
  • Texas Music Cafe - Zak Webb Band with John Dennie
  • The American Legion Post 121 - Grupo Rumores
  • Tokio Store - Peter Sinclair
• 7:30 PM
  
  • Ball Performing Arts Center - Die Fledermaus
  • Brazos Theatre - Improv Comedy Show
  • MCC - MCC Gender & Sexualities Alliance Drag Show
  • Mabee Theatre - Baylor Theatre: Athena
  • Waco Civic Theatre - Native Gardens
• 8:00 PM
  
  • Bosque Arts Center - Elvis tribute artist Al Joslin
  • Casket and Cauldron - Vampire Rave with DJ Bones
  • Common Grounds - The Unlikely Candidates in concert
  • Texas Music Cafe - Zak Webb Band with David Tribble Duo
  • Twisted Sisters Patio Bar - Blue Houdini
• 8:30 PM - The Backyard - Randall King
  
• 9:00 PM - JRG's Bar & Grill - Johnny Joe Ramos
  

Family Events - link here

• Not just for families/kids - young adults might find some events like Farmers Markets and daytime concerts of interest