FAQ

Q: Do I need to be a Doctor Who fan to do this challenge?
A: Nope! You can play this challenge even if you don’t know Doctor Who. I’ve set the challenge to be inviting for non-fans. Even if your story or gameplay is not canon, it is interesting how non-fans interpret the mythos of the Time Lords.

Q: Why can't I buy the better rewards traits?
A: Since your Time Lord is immortal (relative to other Sims), giving them strong reward traits like Hardly Hungry or Forever Full turns them into a god. Time Lords are not gods, and they still have weaknesses. Giving them reward traits makes them too easy and not exciting to play. The lesser traits (1,000 points and lower) are purchasable.

Q: Why is Unplayed Sims checked for aging?
A: Time should always play a role in this challenge. If you want an unplayed household to not age, change them into Playable Sims by playing them for a minute or two.

Q: Do I have to keep score?
A: You don’t have to. You can play the challenge without worrying about objectives. But you should still adhere to the regeneration rule since it’s the heart of this challenge.

Q: Can I change gameplays at any time?
A: Yes, if you're not keeping score. The best time to switch gameplays (casual, heartache, "I don't want to go") is after the regeneration phase.

Q: Can I use mods?
A: Yes you can, so long as it does not give you an advantage if you are keeping score. If you are not keeping score, you can use any mods so long as you still follow the regeneration rules.

Q: Can I use cheats?
A: The only cheats allowed are the ones stated in the rules. However, if you are not keeping score, you can use any cheats available in the game so long as you still follow the regeneration rules.

Q: My collections suddenly vanished! What happened?!
A: This occurs when you move out a companion that had contributed to the collection. Not to worry. As the rules state, you should have your collections in your TARDIS so you can drag and drop them in your inventory to reclaim them.

Q: I’m roleplaying with historical and future-looking sims, and they are interacting with one another in a park/library/lounge/etc. What gives?
A: It’s possible that your Time Lord had accidentally opened a wormhole that allowed differing timelines to interact with one another. That’s one possibility, but you can make your own story on why different eras are clashing with one another.

Q: What is the meaning of life?
A: Forty-two.