The Pen to Legacy Challenge
Since I’m currently building up a new savefile, I decided to create my own legacy challenge to kickstart the gameplay in my town
Generations:
Gen 1 - The aspiring journalist
Gen 2 - The artist of truth
Gen 3 - The Performer
Gen 4: The Politician
Gen 5 - The Scandal
Gen 6: Redemption
Feel free to participate in the challenge! I would love to see updates if you try it out <3
More info below the cut:
Generation 1 – The Aspiring Journalist
Everyone has a story. I just need to be the one to write it.
Traits: Bookworm, Ambitious, Charismatic, Workaholic, Good (swap one if desired)
Career: Journalism (start as a Paper Deliverer → aim for top of career tree: Star News Anchor or Distinguished Writer)
Lifetime Wish: Professional Author (or Star News Anchor if you want to tie it tighter to the journalism career)
Skills to Max: Writing, Charisma
Lifetime Rewards to Buy: Observant, Office Hero, Acclaimed Author
Goals:
• Start with a tiny house (one-bedroom shack).
• Publish at least 10 novels (at least 2 must be non-fiction or biography of another Sim in town).
• Reach Level 10 in Writing.
• Reach Top of Journalism Career.
• Host at least one party for coworkers every week (networking matters!).
• Have at least two children to continue the story—one becomes Generation 2’s heir.
Generation 2 – The Artist of Truth
You grew up around books and newspapers, but never loved words the same way. Instead, you find truth in creative expression.
Traits: Artistic, Perfectionist, Loner, Neurotic, Brooding
Career: Painter OR Photography (if you have World Adventures). If Ambitions is installed, Stylist career also works.
Lifetime Wish: Illustrious Author (Writing + Painting) OR Visionary (Painting + Photography)
Skills to Max: Painting (and Photography if chosen)
Lifetime Rewards to Buy: Extra Creative, Professional Slacker (you want to focus on art, not “work”)
Goals:
• Paint at least one portrait of every family member.
• Earn §50,000 simoleons from art/photography.
• Never have a “normal” job besides self-employment.
• Have a public art exhibition (throw a party where at least 5 paintings are displayed in the home).
• Marry a Sim with the Rebellious or Dramatic trait (artist’s muse).
• Raise at least one child surrounded by creativity.
Generation 3 – The Performer
You grew up in a household filled with art and creativity, but you crave attention and applause instead of solitude.
Traits: Charismatic, Dramatic, Virtuoso, Over-Emotional, Star Quality (if Showtime is installed)
Career: Singer (Showtime) OR Music Career (Rock Star branch) OR Film Acting (Late Night)
Lifetime Wish: Rock Star, Superstar Actor, or Vocal Legend (depending on career choice)
Skills to Max: Charisma, Guitar (or Singing if Showtime)
Lifetime Rewards to Buy: Superstar, Attractive, Fast Learner
Goals:
• Perform in public at least once per sim-week.
• Reach Top of chosen career path.
• Have at least 3 failed romantic relationships (fame has its cost).
• Own a luxury mansion before adulthood ends.
• Have at least one child out of wedlock to continue the dramatic family saga.
Generation 4 – The Politician
You grew up under the spotlight but wanted something more meaningful—the road led you to politics.
Traits: Ambitious, Charismatic, Good, Schmoozer, Workaholic
Career: Politics (become Leader of the Free World)
Lifetime Wish: Leader of the Free World
Skills to Max: Charisma, Logic
Lifetime Rewards to Buy: Office Hero, Networked, Long Distance Friend
Goals:
• Reach Top of Political Career.
• Have at least 15 friends.
• Donate at least §20,000 to charities.
• Throw campaign fundraisers every week.
• Have at least 3 children—your heir must be the one with the Evil or Mean-Spirited trait (to set up Gen 5).
Generation 5 – The Scandal
You grew up in politics but resented the constant pressure. Therefore you rebel by choosing chaos.
Traits: Evil, Kleptomaniac, Snob, Charismatic, Mean-Spirited
Career: Criminal (Master Thief branch) OR Business (Corrupt CEO style)
Lifetime Wish: Master Thief or Emperor of Evil
Skills to Max: Logic, Athletic, Charisma
Lifetime Rewards to Buy: Opportunistic, Moodlet Manager, Master Thief
Goals:
• Reach the top of the Criminal or Business career.
• Steal from at least 20 different houses.
• Have at least 2 enemies in the family (fight with siblings or parents).
• Amass §100,000 simoleons before elderhood.
• Leave one heir to rebuild the family’s reputation in the next generation.
Generation 6 – Redemption
You are the child of the scandalous Sim from gen 5. You carry shame but want to restore the family’s good name.
Traits: Family-Oriented, Good, Ambitious, Friendly, Hopeless Romantic
Career: Education or Medical
Lifetime Wish: Surrounded by Family or World Renowned Surgeon
Skills to Max: Cooking, Logic
Lifetime Rewards to Buy: No Bills Ever, Super Green Thumb (if they garden), Fertility Treatment (family restoration)
Goals:
• Raise at least 5 children.
• Reach the top of chosen career.
• Rebuild the original family home into a massive legacy mansion.
• Hold a family reunion party where at least 15 Sims attend.
• Complete the legacy with the family’s reputation fully restored.
ENJOY!













