The old people I noticed go slower and I had one guy trying to get his building skill so of course he died before he got it as walking all the way with those bolders not only gave him a hernia but a heart attack.

There are ways plently of ways to get Masters and some hints have been given on other posts.
PM me if you want more help or hints with this.

Good luck!
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I play Virtual Villagers because Sims is too hard.