a 5-generation legacy challenge inspired by the children's books we grew up on!
once upon a time, i wanted a legacy challenge that felt like a children's book; one continuous, simple story where every generation is its own chapter. so, i made one! as a follower milestone gift for you lovely people! 🙂↕️
each of the five gens is inspired by a beloved children's book character. it starts in a tiny, flour-dusted kitchen with a sweet, literal-minded founder, and - five generations later - ends in a funky, fancy, frilly, over-the-top mansion. and so much more along the way!
the five chapters:
🥧 gen one (amelia bedelia): the clumsy, well-intentioned homemaker who bakes their love into everything around them.
📣 gen two (junie b. jones): the loud, funny, opinionated one who decides the world needs to hear what they have to say.
🎻 gen three (chrysanthemum): the shy, late-bloomer who finds their voice in music.
🔮 gen four (matilda): the quiet bookworm whose sharp mind leads them to discover something magical about themselves.
💎 gen five (fancy nancy): the fabulous, fancy one who gives the whole legacy its glittering final bow.
each generation comes with traits, aspirations, careers, hobbies, child counts, little gameplay prompts, etc. - plus a "how to play" note reminding you to slow down, take pictures, and let the game surprise you!
you can find the challenge here: the storybook legacy challenge
shoutout to @oshinsimblr and her five families legacy challenge, as i used her doc as a template for mine!
i would love to see anyone play along!! tag me @misotrait so i can follow your story, and/or use the tags #storybook legacy or #storybook legacy challenge!! 🥹
hi loves. i’ve spent so much time trying to find a legacy challenge that interests me, and i stumbled upon this one on the forums. however, i decided to put my own spin on this theme, and create my own goals and rules. use the hashtag #greek mythology legacy so i can see your gameplays!!
also, feel free to bend the rules to your liking. if you don’t have a pack i mention, you can bend that rule, or you do have a pack that i don’t have that you think would fit, you can add that in however you’d like.
note!!!!!: i am still testing this challenge, so edits will probably be made :)
overall rules:
- you may only use free real estate cheats when you first start
- you can only move onto the next generation when you’ve completed all of the goals
- i recommend setting your life span to normal or long
- you can use any gender for any generation!
- you don’t have to actually name them the god’s name if you don’t want to. be creative!
- try to use their assigned colors in some way (clothes, hair, skin, house, etc!)
GENERATION ONE: ZEUS ⚡
god of the sky, king of the gods - white
Born under the shadow of an abusive father, your mother fled with you to Mt. Komorebi where she raised you in seclusion. But now, you crave power—over your destiny and over others. You rise as a political force, charming the world while hiding your growing hunger for control. Though your mother warned you against becoming like your father, your path is already paved in betrayal and charisma.
You begin your life in a secluded snowy town, your mother's protectiveness bordering on paranoia. She feared the return of the man she fled—and so, she built you into a person who would never be powerless again. You’re magnetic, ambitious, and dangerously persuasive. You build alliances, tear them down, and seduce enemies into submission. You crave a legacy so large the gods themselves would envy it. But even in power, you cannot stop looking over your shoulder… because you know the sky holds thunder—and not just your own.
traits: non-committal, evil, idealist
aspiration: successful lineage
career: politician (politician branch)
goals:
Live in Mt. Komorebi throughout your life
Reach level 10 in the Politician career
Acquire and use a weather machine to control the skies
Marry a long-term partner and have two biological children
Have three additional children through affairs with other Sims
Reach level 10 Charisma skill
Gain Notable or Rising Star celebrity status from your influence
Throw at least 3 Gold-level social events
Have a strained relationship with one of your illegitimate children
GENERATION TWO: POSIEDON🌊
god of water, the ocean - blue
The pressure of your father's legacy pushed you to rebel. You flee to Sulani, searching for peace and purpose. The ocean calms your mind, even when your emotions surge like waves. But you're not just here to heal—you're here to restore, to protect, and to reclaim the wild power of the sea.
You’ve always felt a calling deeper than the politics and affairs of your father’s world. The sea has spoken to you in dreams, pulled at your bones when you lived inland. You knew you had to return to it. The chaos of your childhood—your father’s betrayals, your mother's quiet resentment—left you seeking something bigger, older, more sacred. In Sulani, you find a new rhythm. You shed the tight suits and sharp words for bare feet and salt air. But peace doesn’t come easily to you. You’re passionate, impulsive, sometimes destructive. The waves may carry you, but you are a storm in human form.
traits: child of the ocean, loves outdoors, erratic
aspiration: beach life
career: marine biologist
goals:
Move to Sulani as a Young Adult and live there for the rest of your life
Become a mermaid (or be born as one)
Reach level 10 in the Conservationist (Marine Biologist) career
Max the Fitness and Logic skills
Frequently do beach clean-ups (scuba dive, snorkel, clear trash, etc.)
Discover at least 5 underwater treasures
Marry someone native to Sulani whom you meet after moving
Have 1–2 biological children
GENERATION THREE: HERA
goddess of marriage, women - purple
Raised in a dreamy beach town, you fled to Del Sol Valley to chase the spotlight. Fame tastes sweet, but love is your real obsession. You crave devotion—and if you don’t get it, you spiral. You build a glamorous life with your perfect partner... until jealousy poisons your love and parenting becomes a performance.
From childhood, you watched fairy tales on repeat, dreaming of gowns and red carpets and weddings so extravagant they could stop traffic. Your mother never saw you; your siblings outshone you. So now, the world will. In Del Sol Valley, you become a rising star, radiant and unstoppable. But attention is never enough. You long for deep, perfect love—but perfection is a myth. Your jealousy twists even the truest love into suspicion. And when you become a parent, you repeat the cycle you swore to break: loving one child while another stands in shadow. Your life is a soap opera—and you’re always the star.
traits: ambitious, romantic, jealous
aspiration: world-renowned actor
career: actor
goals:
Move to Del Sol Valley as a Young Adult
Reach 5-Star Celebrity status
Reach level 10 of the Actor career
Marry another celebrity and maintain a gold relationship with them
Become jealous at least 3 times due to romantic insecurities
Have 3+ children, but favor one and clearly neglect the future heir
Max the Charisma and Acting skills
Publicly call out a romantic rival or get into a fight with a fan
GENERATION FOUR: HADES🕳️
god of the underworld - black
Unseen. Undervalued. Unloved. That’s how your mother made you feel. While she preened for paparazzi and doted on your golden siblings, you were a shadow in the halls. Your anger simmered until it turned into ambition—not for attention, but for control. Power in its purest form. You go underground—literally and metaphorically—carving out your empire in the criminal world. But no matter how high you rise, the void never leaves. You love no one, not even your child.
traits: materialistic, macabre, gloomy
aspiration: public enemy
career: grim reaper
goals:
Join the Grim Reaper career and reach the final level
Reach level 10 in Mischief and Logic
Max Medium skill (Paranormal)
Keep urns of at least 5 Sims on your lot
Have one child with whom you maintain a strained or cold relationship
Live in Forgotten Hollow or a haunted lot
Write a Book of the Dead and display it publicly
Fall in love with a ghost
GENERATION FIVE: ARES
god of war - red
Born to a god of the dead and a ghost of a mother’s memory, you arrived in a household where warmth was rare and love was transactional. You were never held gently, only sharpened like a blade. Your father, the keeper of souls, never looked you in the eyes. Your nannies called you “the fury in the nursery” as you grew—a child with a thousand tantrums and fists that curled before words ever did.
At school, you were the one in detention for fighting, always being “too much.” No one taught you how to feel—only how to fight. But the military gave you something your home never did: structure, clarity, rules. You could pour every drop of rage into reps, drills, and battle tactics. You became a soldier not just in career, but in soul.
Still, your battle isn’t just in the field—it’s in your blood. You don’t just fight wars. You fight everyone: your commanding officers, your children, the world. But you also fight for something: legacy, honor, loyalty. Your children may fear you, but they’ll also know strength. You’ll raise them like weapons—but love them like comrades.
traits: athletic, hot-headed, ambitious
aspirations: athlete
career: military (officer branch)
goals:
Join the Military career (Officer branch) and reach level 10
Max the Fitness and Wellness skills
Complete the Bodybuilder aspiration
Win 5+ fights
Train your children in fitness early
Have at least two children, but show clear favoritism to the one who resembles you most
Go on a camping trip with your children (Outdoor Retreat) to train them “in the wild”
Be a strict parent: punish misbehavior, demand respect (Parenthood pack)
GENERATION SIX: ATHENA
the goddess of wisdom - silver
You were born with a mind sharper than any blade. Unlike your war-hardened parent, you craved not conflict but clarity. In the chaos of a militant home, you found solace in structure: books lined your shelves like soldiers, chess pieces whispered strategy, and invention became your sanctuary.
You never knew warmth, but you knew facts. You memorized the stars before you learned to ride a bike. People were puzzles, often frustrating ones, but the cosmos made sense. As a teen, you built your first robot from scavenged trash. As a young adult, you left home with barely any simoleons and even fewer social skills—but you had knowledge. And that would be enough.
You reject love as illogical and instead devote your life to science, research, and unlocking the secrets of the universe. Your house is not a home—it’s a lab. But deep inside, behind the cool logic, you sometimes wonder if there is something to the warmth you denied.
traits: genius, bookworm, perfectionist
aspiration: nerd brain
career: scientist
goals:
Reach level 10 of the Scientist career (or Professor if using University)
Max Logic, Robotics, and Handiness
Complete the Nerd Brain aspiration
Build a fully functional laboratory in your home
Travel to Sixam using the Wormhole Generator
Never marry, but optionally donate to or have a science baby
Earn a Distinguished Physics degree from Britechester
Optional:
Join the Debate Guild and win at least 3 debates
Create and upgrade a Servo
Use Eco Lifestyle to build a clean energy futuristic home
GENERATION SEVEN: APOLLO
the god of sun, light - orange
Raised in a cold laboratory where emotions were studied rather than felt, you rebel in the softest way possible: through music. Your mother saw the world as numbers—you hear it as melody. You were the child humming while assembling rocket parts, the kid who brought a guitar to a robotics competition.
You believe in beauty, in harmony, in people. Your charisma is electric, and people are drawn to you like sunflowers to the sun. You shine on stage, but you don’t perform—you reveal. Music is your truth, your therapy, and your connection. But you also carry a burden: to live as brightly as you feel inside, while honoring the legacy of a family who barely understands you.
You play on the streets, in bars, in bedrooms with broken strings. Eventually, you rise—but you never forget your roots. And when you fall in love, it’s with someone who sees your soul, not just your spotlight.
traits: art lover, outgoing, music lover
aspiration: musical genius
career: entertainer (singer or musician)
goals:
Start playing instruments as a kid
Listen to music often as a toddler
Achieve level 10 in the singing/one instrument, and level 5 in the other instruments
Complete musical genius aspiration
Play on the street or at bars for money
If you have Discover University: get the fine arts degree
marry someone who has the music lover or art lover trait
GENERATION EIGHT APHRODITE
the goddess of beauty, love - pink
Born into a house of artists and dreamers, you always knew love was your power. As a child, you drew hearts on your homework and kissed your teddy bears goodnight. You grew up worshipped, adored—your charm effortless. Your beauty, legendary.
But under the sparkle lies a shattered mirror. You love love, but it never stays. You chase euphoria: parties, hookups, flirtations—but the high never lasts. Still, you reinvent yourself constantly. You’re a model, a stylist, a content creator. Your selfies launch trends. Your heartbreaks inspire poetry. You believe love should be chaotic, beautiful, and wild.
Eventually, you’ll have children. Not from a fairy tale romance, but from midnight confessions and fleeting connections. You’ll raise them with affection—but commitment? That’s for someone else.
traits: romantic, high maintenance, party animal
aspiration: serial romantic
career: fashion influencer (stylist branch) or social media influencer (internet personality)
goals:
Reach level 10 of the Style Influencer or Social Media career
Complete the Serial Romantic aspiration
Max Charisma, Photography, and Acting or Writing (for captions!)
Have 10+ romantic relationships over your life
Woohoo in every possible unique location
Have children through one-night stands or blind dates only
Host or attend parties once a week as a YA
Launch a makeup or fashion brand (Businesses and Hobbies)
Break at least 3 engagements (of yours or others')
GENERATION NINE: HERMES
god of trade, travel - brown
You were born in a luxury tower, but your mother never really noticed. While she was off chasing pleasure, you learned to chase opportunity. You taught yourself to pick locks before you could spell. You flirted with danger—and success followed.
You are the god of loopholes, glitches, and hustle. You can charm anyone, swipe anything, and disappear into the crowd. You love people but never stay long. Every world is a stopover, every connection a transaction. But you’re not heartless—just restless. Always searching for the next thrill, the next scheme.
You’ll fall in love on the road, steal fortunes, and launch empires. But when you finally settle down, it won’t be for comfort—it’ll be for legacy.
traits: active, kleptomaniac, you pick
aspiration: friend of the world
career: astronaut (interstellar smuggler branch)
goals:
Live in at least 5 different worlds
Reach level 10 of Astronaut (Smuggler) or Business (Investor) career
Max Rocket Science, Logic, and Mischief
Swipe something every other day
Befriend at least 15 Sims from different cultures/ages
Marry a coworker or travel partner
Have only one child
GENERATION TEN: ARTEMIS
goddess of hunt - yellow
Your parent was always moving, always chasing something. But you were never interested in speed—you craved stillness. Raised in a van, on beaches, and city rooftops, you finally found peace in the forest. Nature is your sanctuary. Animals are your tribe. And the moon? She’s your only god.
You build your life in the wilderness—not because you reject people, but because you listen better to silence. You adopt strays, nurse birds back to life, and speak fluent dog. Romance never called to you. Children? Maybe. But only your way. Your life is a den, a glade, a warm fire in the woods.
traits: loner, family-oriented, animal enthusiast
aspiration: friend of the animals
career: open a pet daycare, vet clinic, or run a farm
goals:
Own and run a successful vet clinic, farm, or Pet Daycare
Max Pet Training, Vet, and Herbalism (if Outdoor Retreat)
Complete the Friend of the Animals aspiration
Have 3+ pets at all times
As a child, befriend at least 5 animals
Have 3 children child
Never marry
Go Camping once a year (Sims Year)
Have a garden full of medicinal plants and mushrooms
GENERATION 11 - DIONYSUS
god of wine, ecstasy, and rebirth - purple
Born after generations of gods chasing power, fame, and war, you arrive as something entirely different. You are not here to conquer or control—you are here to feel. To heal. To remind others what it means to be alive.
Your upbringing was a swirl of sounds: music from Apollo, chants from the forests of Artemis, wisdom from Athena, and peace from Hestia. You absorbed it all. But while others retreated to their books or battled their demons, you found healing in human connection. You bring people together—in joy, in vulnerability, in chaos, and in stillness. Your parties aren’t about spectacle—they’re sacred. You are a mix of celebration and mourning, ritual and rebellion. You are softness in a world of sharp edges.
You live a life rich in sensuality, creativity, and emotion. You teach others that pleasure is not sin, but salvation. That joy is revolutionary. And when your time comes, you won’t leave behind gold or castles—you’ll leave behind the memory of laughter echoing into eternity.
traits: creative, freegan, you choose.
aspiration: zen guru
career: open a nectar (winery) shop, or a yoga studio
goals:
Reach level 10 in either Wellness Instructor career (if you choose this)
Complete the Zen Guru aspiration
Max Wellness, Charisma, and Nectar skill
Host weekly gatherings with friends or community events
Host a yearly “Ecstasy Festival” with streaking, bonfires, dancing, and storytelling
Use Spa Day to become a certified yoga master
Use Get Together to form a club called “The Vine” focused on art, joy, and wine
Fall in love with someone at this club, or someone you meet at your business
GENERATION 12: HESTIA
goddess of hearth, home, & sanctuary - cream/beige
After generations of gods chasing glory, war, fame, and chaos—you choose quiet. While your ancestors built empires or stole the spotlight, you simply want warmth, comfort, and meaning. You are the flicker of a candle in the dark. The sound of soup boiling. The feeling of a knitted sweater that fits perfectly.
You were never loud, but you were always steady. The peacekeeper. The nurturer. You find your strength in care, routine, and intentional living. You create a haven—whether it’s a tiny cottage, a handmade empire, or a cozy home bakery. You are the soul of your community. While others conquer, you restore.
Romance may or may not come, but love surrounds you—in laughter, in shared meals, in little things.
traits: neat, family oriented, maker (or art lover)
aspiration: super parent
career: stay-at-home wife, open a small arts business
goals:
Complete the Super Parent Aspiration
Max Knitting, Baking, Cooking, and Handiness
Have at least 3 kids
Never move after your Young Adult life begins—make your house a true home
Host weekly family dinners, and a party on every holiday
Craft and gift items to friends and neighbors regularly
LEGACY CHALLENGE WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE GRAPHICS!!💫
Hey everyone, I have been anxiously waiting to post these! Graphics for the What Dreams Are Made Of Legacy Challenge Expanded! Thank you @gloomyclauds for the graphics!!
You may know the Never Get Bored Legacy Challenge. Where your sims were never boring. Now there’s a legacy where your sim's ambitions make the game worth playing! Welcome to the What Dreams Are Made Of Legacy Challenge! I have written so many drama-filled challenges. That really tested the game's storytelling abilities. This one is no exception, but with a more simplified wholesome feel with a sprinkle of chaos vibes!
Inspired by: The Whimsy Stories Expanded, Joy of Life Legacy Challenge and Boba Tea Tales Legacy Challenge.
Share your gameplay using the hashtag #sims4whatdreamsaremadeoflegacy and tag me @storytellerwhims!!
You may know the Never Get Bored Legacy Challenge. Where your sims were never boring. Now there’s a legacy where your sim's ambitions make t
Go check out my YouTube Channel if you want to see my playthrough of this challenge!! Remember to leave a like and subscribe if you enjoy it!!🧡
Welcome to Rooted by Nature, a legacy challenge centered around exploration, self-discovery, and the connection between people and the worlds around them.
General Rules
• Follow the story and goals of each generation as closely as possible.
• Lifespan and aging settings are completely up to you.
• Mods, custom content, and gameplay tweaks are allowed unless they directly bypass generation goals.
• You may use cheats for building and decorating, but avoid using cheats to complete goals, skills, relationships, careers, or aspirations.
• If a generation requires a specific world, move your heir there when they become a Young Adult unless stated otherwise.
World Requirements 🌍
Some generations take place in destination or hidden worlds that are not normally residential.
For the best experience, you may need mods that allow Sims to live in vacation worlds or custom worlds.
Recommended examples include:
* Granite Falls (Generation One)
* Selvadorada (Generation Six)
* Any custom fairy-related world used for Generation Seven
If you do not use these mods, feel free to adapt the challenge and visit these worlds regularly instead.
Story First:
This challenge is designed around storytelling rather than strict difficulty.
If a goal becomes impossible due to pack limitations, bugs, or mods, use your best judgment and choose an alternative that fits the generation’s theme.
Also if you have questions, ask away pls!
Most importantly: enjoy the journey and let your Sims’ stories grow naturally ☺️
use the hashtag #rbnlegacy so i can see your legacy and families 🌸
The Tales of Reverie Legacy Challenge is a generational challenge that includes equal parts wholesomeness and drama. Each heir has a story to follow, with a set amount of goals to complete over their lifetime, as well as a major lifetime event (or several) that will determine the trajectory of their lives. With the structured endings feature your choices will shape the future for generations to come.
This challenge is in the process of being revamped, meaning generations are undergoing re-writes, cuts, and re-ordering, with the addition of several brand NEW generations to come.
The 3.0 version hosts a variety of new features, fixes from version 2.0, and an updated generation structure.
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How It Works
Complete all goals, and the major life event—a crucial moment that defines your heir's journey.
Follow the structured endings to determine how your story concludes—every choice you make leaves a lasting impact that will shape the future.
Each heir’s life is predetermined by their predecessor’s choices—their inheritance, traits, lifestyles, and fears depend on their parents’ successes and failures.
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Find the challenge document HERE.
If you would prefer to stick with the previous version you can find it here.
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Note: I would love official challenge graphics for each gen, but as of right now I don't have the time or patience, and don't think it's necessary until more gens are written. So this will come in a very distant future update. Until then, all generation info is available on the google doc.
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Feel free to @ me or use the tag #TS4TalesOfReverie for your posts, gallery sims, and gameplay. I love seeing all your shenanigans and simmies!
want to do a legacy challenge but you haven’t played the sims 4 in ages, and there is WAY too many packs to catch up on? or maybe you simply want to give a pack a try that you don’t normally play? well, this challenge is for you! this challenge is meant to explore each and every pack, similar to the pack challenges for the ts3 except there is an over excessive amount of packs for ts4. the rules in this challenge that i will be following for my own generational gameplay is in combination of the pack legacy challenge rules by rosannatxt and watermelonlollies on reddit – both sets of rules are linked, and all credit goes to them!
you can keep this challenge going for as long as you want, 5 generations, 10 generations, hell, even 20 if you really want to or randomize them to make it more fun, do whatever the heck you want to do but remember! the goal is to have fun!
0.1: BASE GAME / OASIS SPRINGS
live in oasis springs
use the science lair lot trait
have the genius, loner, and geek traits
complete the nerd brain aspiration
max out the astronaut career
master the rocket science and handiness skills
build a rocket ship and fly into space
visit the secret lot in oasis springs
complete the space print collection
0.2: BASE GAME / WILLOW CREEK
live in willow creek
use the natural light lot trait
have any base game traits
max any base game aspiration
max any base game career
master skills that will benefit your aspiration/career
visit the secret lot in the tree
complete the frog collection
complete the mysims figurine collection
1.0: OUTDOOR RETREAT
have the good, squeamish, and active traits
max out the athlete career
go camping at least once
earn a gold medal on a weenie roast
befriend the hermit
complete the insect collection
max the herbalism and fishing skill
take your sim and partner to granite falls
date a sim with the squeamish trait
complete the outdoor enthusiast aspiration
complete the angling ace aspiration
1.1: OPTIONAL
go on two different holidays: one on the camp and one on the lodge
build your own campsite or lodge
2.0: GET TO WORK
live in magnolia promenade, willow creek, or oasis springs
have the ambitious, mean and foodie traits
have the friend of the world aspiration
open up your own shop and get married to one of your customers
have your partner join one of the get to work careers (scientist, doctor, police officer) while you run the shop
have your partner complete one of the get to work careers before they are an adult
max out the baking and photography skill
have a child with an alien (through abduction or normal means)
visit sixam
complete the alien collection
2.1: OPTIONAL
build your own bakery
3.0: SPA DAY
live anywhere
have the high maintenance, vegetarian and good traits
max out the business career
max out the wellness and writing skills
complete one of the spa day aspirations (inner peace, self care specialist, zen guru)
conceive a child in the sauna
3.1: OPTIONAL
build your own gym/spa
date at least five sims before you settle down
quit your job midway through your career and make money purely from your gym/spa instead
4.0: GET TOGETHER
live in windenburg
have the dance machine, insider, and loyal traits
complete the leader of the pack aspiration
master the dancing and dj mixing skill
conceive a child in a woohoo bush
host a dance party
earn enough money to have your own music or dance studio in your house
have your sim run club that unlocks all members and at least 15 club perks
don’t marry or have kids until you’re halfway into the adult lifespan
4.1: OPTIONAL
complete the party animal aspiration
complete both tracks of the entertainment career
complete the musical genius aspiration
5.0: DINE OUT
(this pack is extremely broken so I recommend having some mods that will remedy most of the bugs from this pack)
live anywhere
have the glutton, self assured, and perfectionist traits
complete the experimental food print collection
own and run a successful restaurant
get to at least level five in the culinary career
max out the cooking and gourmet cooking skills (any other cooking skills if want such as baking, etc)
make every single meal once
complete the first three levels of the master chef or master mixologist aspiration
5.1: OPTIONAL
max out the mixology skill
max out the culinary career once you have a five star restaurant
6.0: CITY LIVING
live in san myshuno
start in a small apartment and work your way up to one of the penthouses
have the unflirty, art lover and materialistic traits
complete the city native aspiration
accidentally kill one of your friends with pufferfish nigiri
visit every festival at least once
have karaoke night with your friends at least once a week
max out the singing and video gaming skill
complete the city poster collection
max out the art critic branch
6.1: OPTIONAL
build your own karaoke bar
complete the snow globe collection
never get married or find a partner but adopt a kid
get as far as you can in the social media career after maxing out the art critic career
7.0: VAMPIRES
live in forgotten hollow
use any of the vampire lot traits
have the kleptomaniac, evil and hates children traits
get turned into a vampire
have the master vampire aspiration
have children with another vampire
unlock all vampiric traits
become a grand master vampire
befriend all vampires in forgotten hollow
master the pipe organ and vampire lore skills
fight or woohoo vlad
max out the criminal career
7.1: OPTIONAL
after becoming a parent, start the good vampire aspiration
turn humans into vampires
find a cure to being a vampire and cure your child
8.0: PARENTHOOD
live anywhere
have the family orientated, cheerful and childish trait
complete the super parent or big happy parent aspiration
play the generation until all kids are young adults
master the parenting and mischief skills
complete the successful lineage aspiration
have six kids
be a stay at home parent
8.1: OPTIONAL
have 1 child gain all 5 positive values
have 1 child gain all 5 negative values
complete chief of mischief aspiration
9.0: CATS AND DOGS
live in brindleton bay
have the cat lover, dog lover and neat traits
have a dog who knows all commands
run and own a veterinary clinic
master the pet training and veterinarian skills
win a dog agility contest
complete the feathers collection
meet your partner at the clinic you work at and eventually employ them
complete the friends of the animals aspiration
own at least one dog and one cat
9.1: OPTIONAL
own a rodent (if you have my first pets)
build your own training grounds
build your own vet clinic
10.0: SEASONS
live anywhere
have the noncommittal, clumsy and grouch traits
max out the gardening and flower arranging skills
complete the freelance botanist aspiration
complete all holidays 100% successfully
have two failed marriages
have all children be scouts
max the gardener career (flower arranging branch)
10.1: OPTIONAL
create your own holiday calendar
have one of the kids die from freezing/lighting/or overheating
woohoo with father winter
complete the party animal aspiration
11.0: JUNGLE ADVENTURES
live anywhere
have the slob, bookworm and bro traits
complete the fossils collection
complete the jungle explorer and archaeology scholar aspirations
max out the archeology and Salvadorian culture skill
visit both secret lots in oasis springs and willow creek
summon at least two skeletons
11.1: OPTIONAL
build your own holiday home/campsite in salvadorada
become a skeleton for two days
complete the crystals collection
12.0: GET FAMOUS
live in del sol valley
have the self absorbed, snob, and ambitious traits
complete the world famous celebrity aspiration
max out the acting and media production skills
have your kids join the after school drama club
adopt one or more children towards the end of your adult life
have many failed relationships and never get married
become a five star celebrity with a pristine reputation
put tile on the walk of fame
woohoo in the money vault
earn gold on a charity benefit party or lampoon party
earn gold on a fan meet and greet
12.1: OPTIONAL
max out the photography skill as a side hustle
complete the fabulously wealthy aspiration
complete the master actor/actress aspiration
13.0: STRANGERVILLE
live in a trailer park in strangerville
have the paranoid, genius, and erratic trait
complete the strangerville mystery aspiration
max out the military career
master the programming, video gaming, fitness, and piano skills
move into a house after completing the strangerville mystery
don’t date, marry, or have kids until after you complete the strangerville mystery
14.0: REALM OF MAGIC
live in any world or glimmerbrook
have the gloomy, loner and perfectionist traits
complete the spellcraft and sorcery aspiration
get a familiar
master the gardening, mixology and herbalism skills
master the mixology branch in the culinary career
complete the potions collection
learn all 24 spells and all 15 potions
go from human to spellcaster by completing a quest from one of the three sages
become a rank 6 virtuoso spellcaster
fall in love and marry another spellcaster but have a human child (you can use cheats)
14.1: OPTIONAL
build your own magic realm
complete the purveyor of potions aspiration
15.0: ISLAND LIVING
live in sulani at a house off the grid and use any island living lot trait
have the child of the ocean, child of the islands and good traits
have the beach life aspiration
complete the conservationist career
complete the seashells collection
meet and fall in love with a mermaid
become a mermaid
do all beach activities at least once
snorkeling
floating
sunbathing
sand castles
sulani festivals
kava parties
woohoo in the waterfall
16.0: DISCOVER UNIVERISTY
live in britechester
have the genius, outgoing, and practice makes perfect traits
if you were a mermaid before, cure yourself mermaidism before attending university
complete the academic aspiration
complete the education career
master the research and debate, logic, handiness and robotics skills
join the secret society
finish at least one degree with honors
16.1: OPTIONAL
own a servo
complete the renaissance sim aspiration
17.0: ECO LIVING
live in evergreen harbor
have the maker, freegan and green fiend traits
complete the master maker aspiration
complete the freelance crafter career
master the juice fizzing, fabrication skills
have a green neighborhood
live in every neighborhood in evergreen harbor and make them clean and pretty
have your own garden and eat as much natural food as possible
help voting in every neighborhood so all have neighborhood action plans in place
conceive your child in a dumpster
17.1: OPTIONAL
donate to bess sterling every time she calls
go dumpster diving for most of your furniture
make sure you have a green eco footprint In all your neighborhoods
18.0: NIFTY KNITTING
live anywhere
have the jealous, family orientated and lazy traits
complete the lord/lady of the knit aspiration
master the guitar, knitting, and painting skills
teach all your children how to knit
only make money on plopsy
curse your loved one with the sweater curse which eventually leads to a breakup
18.1: OPTIONAL
marry your high school sweetheart
complete the painter extraordinaire aspiration
build your own art studio to work from
sell other crafts only on plopsy
19.0: SNOWY ESCAPE
live in mt. komorebi
have the proper, adventurous and loves outdoors traits
go to the secret lot at mt. komorebi
max out the skiing , snowboarding, rock climbing, and fitness skills
successfully climb mt. komorebi
unlock at least one lifestyle per sim in your household
complete the salaryperson career
go to onsen every week with your entire family
complete the extreme sports enthusiast aspiration
conceive the next generation in onsen
complete the mt. komorebi sightseer aspiration
20.0: PARANORMAL STUFF
live in a haunted house
have the goofball, clumsy and kleptomaniac traits
complete the sticky fingers and mansion baron aspiration
complete the paranormal investigator career
master the medium and comedy skills
summon bonehilda
have an accidental pregnancy but never befriend the kid
break up at least five marriages
21.0: DREAM HOME DECORATOR
live anywhere
have the ambitious, romantic and creative traits
have the serial romantic aspiration
have the interior decorator career
master the charisma, photography and handiness skills
get fired from a job once for flirting with a client
conceive the next generation in a client’s home during a gig
22.0: COTTAGE LIVING
live in henford on bagley
have the animal enthusiast, lactose intolerant and gloomy traits
befriend as many animals as possible
cook/bake with your family every Sunday
win every single prize at the finchwick fair
have the country caretaker aspiration
make money from farming
master the gardening and cross stitch skills
complete the gardening/plants collection
get slapped by agnes crumplebottom at least once
23.0: MY WEDDING STORIES
(mods may be needed for this pack, as it is also glitchy)
live in tartosa
have the romantic, jealous and materialistic traits
complete the soulmate aspiration before switching to the villainous valentine aspiration
collect all messages in a bottle
have every single event that can be associated with a wedding
bachelors party
engagement dinner
family gathering
reception
rehearsal dinner
get married as an adult
24.0: WEREWOLVES
live in moonwood mill
have the mean, bro and loves the outdoors traits
max out the mischief, handiness, programming and fitness skills
become a werewolf and complete the werewolf initiate and lone wolf aspirations
have the manual laborer career
join the wildfangs or moonwood collective pack
find a cure for being a werewolf (cure seeker aspiration)
25.0: HIGH SCHOOL YEARS
live in copperdale
have the socially awkward, overachiever, and geek traits
pulls various pranks at school without getting expelled
fall in love and marry your high school sweetheart
complete drama llama, goal orientated, live fast or admired icon as a teen
max out the video gaming and entrepreneur skill
go to prom at least once
join an after school activity
join the video game streamer career
thrift your prom outfit
26.0: GROWING TOGETHER
live in san sequoia
have the family orientated, goofball and clumsy traits
complete the big happy family aspiration
be a stay at home parent
teach all of your kids to ride bikes
master the logic, piano, and parenting skill
try all the foods in the high chair
have at least four kids
exchange friendship bracelets
host at least 1 family reunion for all living relatives
host a baby shower for every pregnancy
build a treehouse with the family
gain all infant milestones
earn gold on the slumber party, family reunion, and baby shower events
27.0: HORSE RANCH
live in chestnut ridge
have the rancher, horse lover and loves outdoors traits
have the expert nectar making aspiration
explore the puzzle cave in chestnut ridge
earn gold on the animal day and ranch gathering events
win every single horse competition available
sell nectar, milk baby goats, sheer baby sheep as a job (can also incorporate cottage living if you have it)
master the horse riding and nectar making skills
each horse you own must fully develop their skills
own at least two horses
have at least one mini sheep or goat
breed at least one time and raise a horse from foal to elder
complete the champions rider aspiration
28.0: HOME CHEF HUSTLE
live anywhere
have the foodie, outgoing and hates children trait
build the perfect kitchen
have the market magnate aspiration
max out all cooking skills
finish the appliance wiz aspiration
make money selling your creations at a food stall
29.0: FOR RENT
live in tomarang
complete the five star property owner aspiration
max out the logic, mischief and handiness skill
have the child of the village, nosy and cringe trait
own at least one property
work as a landlord
29.1: OPTIONAL
finish the fount of tomarani knowledge aspiration
visit the night market
earn gold on the neighborhood potlock and pool party
complete the discerning dweller aspiration
give some of units the mold and maintenance troubles challenge
30.0: CRYSTAL CREATIONS
live anywhere
have the vegetarian, non-committal and self-assured traits
have the crystal crafter aspiration
grow a crystal tree
summon the grim reaper at least once
charge at least 5 pieces of jewelry
complete the metals and gemstones collection
max out the gemology and fishing skill
complete the crystals collection
make money only selling jewelry
make every piece of jewelry that came with the pack
make them a spell caster (if you want and have RoM)
31.0: LOVESTRUCK
live in ciudad enamorada
have the lovebug, neat and romantic traits
have the romantic explorer aspiration
help Sammy Garcia find the missing ring
max the romance consultant career
complete the paragon partner aspiration
master the romance and charisma skills
date five sims before settling down
use cupid corner at least three times to find matches
only go on customized dates
if offered, meet up with the wealthy weirdo
if offered, accept the seven wild dates challenge
32.0: LIFE AND DEATH
live in ravenwood
date, fall in love, and have a child with the grim reaper (no cheats!)
date a skeptical sim
join the reaper career
have the macabre, chased by death and practice makes perfect traits
have the ghost historian aspiration
master the thanatology and writing skill
own a pet raven
complete the tatot card collection
complete the bucketlist
write a will
continue playing as a ghost when your sim dies
host a funeral
complete your soul’s journey
visit all festivals in ravenwood
max out the skilltree as a ghost
assign at least two family heirlooms
make at least one wish at the wishing well
33.0: BUSINESSES AND HOBBIES
live in nordhaven
have the shady, evil and active traits
have the esteemed entrepreneur aspiration
max out the tattoo, cooking and pottery skills
steal or create your own small business
reach top of the schemer path
have a 5 star business
visit a self chosen festival in nordhaven every week
complete the neutral branch of the small business skill tree
complete the nordhaven bike parts collection
create at least one family recipe that you can pass down
complete the trashley certified art collection
make all candies from the candy machine
burn down your business for insurance money
34.0: ENCHANTED BY NATURE
live in innisgreen
have the plant lover, mystical and disruptive traits
befriend spruce almighty and mother nature
max out the apothecary, natural living, gardening skills
complete the innisgreen ingredients collection
have the fairy stories or discordant fairy aspiration
have the naturopath career
date a plant sim
become a fairy and remain a fairy the rest of your life
complete nature nomad aspiration
complete the gardening collection
complete the elixir enthusiast aspiration
become a level 5 fairy
bring a gnome to life
gain the problem fairy trait
if you have get together, befriend all other occult sims and have a mystical club (optional!)
35.0: ADVENTURE AWAITS
live in gibbi point
have the competitive, loyal and music lover traits
have the critter hunter aspiration
complete the butterfly collection
work as a park worker and complete it
go on at least three getaways
max out the papercraft, diving, fitness, entomology and archery skills
go to a playground at least once a week
bring your imaginary friend to life
meet your spouse in a romance elimination competition
win an additional competition
have at least three kids
complete the lore map by completing all villager quests
36.0: ROYALTY AND LEGACY
live in ondarion
have the hot headed, snob and bookworm traits
have the social puppeteer aspiration
max the noble career
master the swordsmanship, writing and guitar skills
A Sims 4 Legacy Challenge of Power, Betrayal, and A Legacy Not Always Built on Love.
Some families rise through ambition.
Some survive through resilience.
This family thrives on damage.
Every generation of this bloodline is shaped by a different form of power—money, influence, fame, knowledge, fear—but no success comes without emotional ruin. Affairs are inevitable. Loyalty is temporary and love is always tested.
Children are born into scandals that are never spoken about. Friendships rot into rivalries. Marriages are built on lies. And just when a Sim thinks they’ve finally “won”… the cost comes due.
This is not a challenge about building a perfect family.
This is a challenge about:
How far a Sim will go to win
What they are willing to destroy
And whether the damage ever truly stops. That is up to you.
Welcome to The House of Fractures.
Where every success leaves a scar.
ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED (TO PLAY AS WRITTEN)
You can technically play with Base Game only and mods, but to fully experience the challenge as designed, these are the true core packs:
Get Famous
Get to Work
Growing Together
City Living / Get Together
1. GET FAMOUS
Used heavily in:
Gen 3 — The Icon
Reputation systems
Public cheating exposure
Career downfall & cancellation
Fame-based relationship destruction
Adds:
Public scandals
Reputation damage
Celebrity lovers & co-stars
Career collapse with real consequences
If you plan to play Gen 3 properly, this is the most important pack after Base Game.
2. GROWING TOGETHER
Used for:
Gen 6 — The Fracture
Childhood trauma storytelling
Family resentment
Toxic family dynamics
Broken bonds that last into adulthood
Adds:
Deep family relationships
Compatible / incompatible dynamics
Midlife crises
Long-term emotional consequences
This pack makes generational trauma actually matter.
CITY LIVING / GET TOGETHER
You need at least one of these for full Gen 2 gameplay:
CITY LIVING
For:
Politics Career
Public reputation in neighborhoods
Protestor/rival vibes
GET TOGETHER
For:
Clubs as manipulation tools
Controlled social groups
Targeted rivalry and influence
You don’t need both—one is enough.
GET TO WORK
Used for:
Doctor Career (Gen 4 option)
Science Career (Gen 4 option)
Retail manipulation
Power-through-labor storytelling
Very useful for:
Gen 4 — The Mind Reaper
RECOMMENDED MODS
Mods to Supercharge Drama, Relationships & Emotional Realism
Drama Mod — Adds lots of new interactions for betrayal, arguments, cheating accusations, “what are we?”‑type talks, public humiliation, lying, etc. Great for triggering real, messy relationship breakdowns.
Meaningful Stories — Overhauls the mood/emotion system so Sims don’t just randomly flip from “fine” to “flirty” to “sad.” Emotions follow actual events (breakups, betrayals, successes). This makes emotional arcs and character development far more believable.
MC Command Center (MCCC) — A very flexible “Swiss‑army knife” mod. You can use it to manage NPCs, relationships, pregnancies, births, population behavior — especially useful if you want multiple relationships, affairs, many NPCs crossing paths, or want to enforce certain rules (or chaos).
Life's Drama — This mod randomly injects dramatic events across the neighborhood: fights, scandals, public meltdowns, breakups, unexpected events that affect not just player‑controlled Sims but NPCs too. It makes the world feel alive and unpredictable.
Why these first: Since this challenge leans heavily on betrayal, cheating, relationship collapse, scandals, and emotional fallout — these mods elevate that drama without forcing supernatural stuff. They make every relationship meaningful (or disastrously messy).
Mods for Romance, Cheating & Relationship Complexity
If you want cheating, affairs, complicated love triangles, realistic romance — these mods help deepen that:
Relationship & Pregnancy Overhaul (or similar mods that focus on relationships/romance dynamics) — offers more realistic romantic/relationship mechanics, making love, cheating, and breakups feel weightier and less binary.
Slice of Life — Adds personality-based behavior, mood dynamics, realistic social interactions (like flirting, jealousy, attraction, social reputation), which helps when sims are juggling multiple relationships or secrets.
These help when you want relationships that feel like real, flawed people — great for betrayal arcs, messy love lives, and complex family trees.
Utility & “Behind the Scenes” Mods (for control / storytelling flexibility)
Because this is a structured multi-generational challenge:
MC Command Center — as above, for controlling NPC behavior, auto-aging, births/deaths, population management. Helps keep the legacy running smoothly or ensure drama as needed.
UI Cheats Extension (or equivalent) — if you ever want to give yourself more control without always typing console cheats. Useful if you want to adjust money, motives, relationships quickly while focusing on the story.
More Traits / CAS‑related mods — If you want your Sims to have more complex, varied personalities (so that not every heir is “the same type”), extra traits help make each generation feel distinct and flawed in different ways.
What to Keep in Mind & How to Use Mods for This Challenge
Don’t over-mod: Too many mods at once might cause bugs, or make the story feel random rather than dramatic intentionally. Use mods that align with the drama you want (betrayal, relationships, social decay).
Balance control vs chaos: Use utility mods (like MCCC, UI Cheats) only when you need stability; let the drama‑driving mods do the heavy lifting for messy relationships.
Use save backups: Especially when using mods that add instability (drama, random events, unpredictable behavior) — the game can crash or get bugged; save often.
SETUP
Start with ONE founder on either:
An empty lot, OR
A cursed-looking property (old house, haunted, spooky vibes optional)
Must start with §5,000 or less
Lifespan: Normal or Long
No money cheats
Mods allowed (especially for cheating & betrayal 👀 so think along the lines of RPO)
Your founder creates The Familial Line — a bloodline known for leaving emotional wreckage everywhere they go.
CORE RULES (THE HEART OF THE CHALLENGE)
These rules apply to every generation:
You must:
Max at least 2 major skills
Reach Level 7+ in a career OR complete a major aspiration
Have at least 5 significant relationships
You must also:
Commit at least ONE betrayal:
Cheating
Ruining a marriage
Stealing a best friend’s partner
Publicly humiliating a rival
Abandoning a spouse
And ONE scandal must:
Become public knowledge (caught cheating, exposed secret, public breakup, reputation ruined)
Each heir must:
Be born from:
A messy relationship
OR a secret affair
OR a rebound after betrayal
No “perfect families.” Ever.
GENERATION STRUCTURE
Each generation represents a different type of power
GEN 1 — THE ARCHITECT (Founder)
Power Type: Control & Survival
Theme: You build the web.
Goals:
Max Charisma + Handiness
Own your first real house
Marry for money or status, not love
Have 2 lovers at the same time
Break one Sim’s heart on purpose
Heir must be conceived during:
An affair
OR immediately after leaving someone at the altar
GEN 2 — THE PUPPETEER
Power Type: Social Influence
Theme: You don’t get your hands dirty—you make others do it.
Goals:
Max Charisma + Acting or Mischief
Become:
Actor, Influencer, Politician, or Social Media path
Publicly expose a lover
Steal someone who is:
Married
OR engaged
Have at least 2 enemies
Heir MUST be raised while:
A cheating scandal is active
OR while parents are divorced
GEN 3 — THE ICON
Power Type: Fame & Obsession
Theme: Everyone loves you. No one knows you.
Goals:
Reach Global Superstar
Max Media Production + Acting/Singing
Marry a fan
Cheat with:
Your co-star
OR your biggest critic
Trigger a public downfall
Reputation destroyed
Career demotion
Canceled relationship
Heir must be:
Born during your fame peak
OR during your public crash
GEN 4 — THE MIND REAPER
Power Type: Intelligence & Secrets
Theme: Knowledge is deadlier than love.
Goals:
Max Logic + Programming + Research
Join:
Scientist
Doctor
Or Secret Agent
Blackmail two Sims
Discover a secret that ends a relationship
Never marry for love
Heir must grow up:
Emotionally neglected
OR raised by someone who isn’t their real parent
GEN 5 — THE SHADOW
Power Type: Crime & Fear
Theme: You don’t destroy with words—you erase people.
Goals:
Max Mischief + Fitness
Reach top of Criminal Career
Break up two marriages
One lover must die while romantically involved
Heir must witness:
A death
OR a violent end to a relationship
GEN 6 — THE FRACTURE
Power Type: Emotional Damage
Theme: You are the consequence of every past generation.
Goals:
Have:
2 failed marriages
Have one child too early and give it up for adoption (the future children know nothing of the first child) (Move that child to a different family)
At least 3 toxic relationships
Max:
Wellness + Painting
(Optional) Struggle with:
Addiction mods OR emotional breakdown storytelling
Try to be good…
Fail again.
Heir is chosen from:
The least loved child
OR the “mistake” baby
GEN 7 — THE REWRITE (FINAL GEN)
Power Type: Choice
Theme: End the curse… or become the worst of them all.
This Sim must:
Learn the family history
Find their sibling that was given up for adoption (you can either choose for them to be close, or cause a deeper rift)
Confront at least 3 living relatives
Decide:
Break the broken cycle of relationships, be good, and having a lasting one
Or embrace the darkness and become unstoppable
The choice is yours. The curse ends with you, or evolves.
Good luck....
If you're doing this challenge I would love to know! Please tag me on Twitter, or come visit my stream and tell me your progress!! https://www.twitch.tv/plumbaleena
howdy! so a long, long time ago in like 2019, i decided that i wanted to rewrite the not so berry challenge originally by @lilsimsie and @alwaysimming to fit in some more of the occults and other packs we’ve gotten over the years since their challenge was originally created. this was also partially inspired after seeing @sweetlysimss had created an updated version of the original NSB challenge as well around the same time, so credit where credit is due! check out both the original challenge and sweetlysimss’ updated version — without them i wouldn’t have been able to be confident in recreating the challenge to suit my own tastes and interests! ♡
the challenge still follows a similar structure to the original challenge, but i’ve adjusted many of the generations to fit storylines that i find more fun, adjusted the rules to things that i personally would like to explore, and make use of packs that i don’t find myself playing with to their full potential too often. i especially added a lot of occult gameplay, because i tend to just make occult sims and then don’t do much to play with their specific gameplay or with the aspirations that come with the pack they’re in.
if you’d like to see a full rundown of the entire legacy, click here to see the google doc i’ve made with all of the generations’ rules laid out for you. below the cut is the first generation’s rules so you can get an idea of what the full challenge will be like!
@hellohopesims and I wanted to explore some tropes that we didn't use in SBL (happy almost 2 year anniversary, btw!! omg) a little bit so we are back with another legacy challenge: Legacy of Tropes!
While this does use some packs (Royalty & Legacy and Get Famous for example), we put our minds together to create BGC options for any pack related tasks in each generation. And the best part? Only 5 gens! Keep reading for more info and the graphics for each generation.
As always if you have any questions, comments, concerns, etc; my inbox is open! Use the tag #legacyoftropeschallenge or #LOTlegacy or tag Hope or myself so we can see your sims and how your stories play out!!
xoxoxo
hay + hope ♡︎
p.s. I also created a reader friendly version!
Welcome to The Midnight Hour - a time when mysterious creatures of the night revel beneath the darkened skies and pearly moonlight. This Sims 4 legacy challenge will take you through 10 generations of storybook-esque occult gameplay!
General Rules:
Max the skills listed and complete all the gameplay goals.
Reach the top of your career.
Each generation has two aspirations. Switch between them during gameplay in order to complete both unless otherwise specified.
Normal lifespan is recommended, but you can play on any lifespan you want.
Cheating for money is allowed (although not recommended).
Do not cheat for skills or goals (unless you encounter glitches/bugs in which case please be my guest and cheat).
Use the hashtag #midnighthourlegacy to share your gameplay.
Notes:
Each generation has a CAS, build, and gameplay specific challenge.
Most packs are needed to play this challenge in its entirety. I urge you to change up any rules or goals to suit your own gameplay and whatever packs you have.
As occult gameplay is often lacking, I highly recommend playing with mods/cc to enhance your gameplay. Always download and add mods/cc to your game with caution.
Disclaimer:
There may be some issues with completing certain goals in this challenge due to the already existing lore in The Sims 4 where certain occults do not get along with one another (werewolves and vampires hating each other upon meeting, also fairies disliking spellcasters and vampires). If you have any issues please feel free to send me a message on tumblr @jasminesilk so I can update the challenge accordingly.
Credits:
Special thank you to both @queenmabsim and @lilacacia for reading over these rules and helping me iron out the details. I appreciate your insight and suggestions so very much!
Google Doc Link (x)
DO NOT edit the original document or request to edit it. Please create your own copy if you would like to make your own notes/adjustments.
Crispy, golden, and topped with just the right drizzle of syrup! Nothing beats a warm waffle, or a family story that’s just as sweet! Messy and delightfully chaotic! The Wild Waffle Legacy follows a lineage where every generation is a brand-new waffle! Each with its own flavor, texture, and drama baked right in!🧇👀
Inspired by: Boba Tea Tales, Soul Food and Joy of Life Legacy
Crispy, golden, and topped with just the right drizzle of syrup! Nothing beats a warm waffle, or a family story that’s just as sweet! Messy
😈 We created a gameplay challenge for The Sims 4! 🌿
Sul sul Simmers and Sinners!
Today, we're so excited to share with you a brand new challenge to play in The Sims 4:
😈 CULTS AND COMMUNES 🌿
A Gameplay Challenge for the Sims 4
2026 Version Written by Lady Chaos, princesscowplant, and Surely-Sims
Well, not entirely new: our challenge is inspired by Simmingbee's Commune Challenge, which is an updated version of an even older challenge from more than 10 years ago, as far as we know. We thought it would be fun to flesh out the rules, make new ones, and overall make them more fun and flexible, and update them for newer packs.
We worked very hard to make the Challenge enjoyable and… well, challenging, even if you only have Base Game! Of course, some packs will bring some spice to your gameplay and more depth to your simming adventures.
Remember: this challenge is all for fun. We do not subscribe to or explicitly support any of the particular beliefs or practices presented below. In the words of Canadian Hockey Player Ilya Bryzgalov, “It’s only game - why you have to be mad?”
The premise of the Challenge is pretty simple: you can choose between two paths. You can either be the kind founder of a Commune, guided by ideals of sharing, caring, and empathy, or you can take on the role of the evil leader of a Cult, driven by ideals of greed, manipulation, and devotion. This Challenge has some core end goals to achieve if you want to complete it, but it’s also expandable and can be played for a long time if that’s what you want to do.
You can find everything you need for the CULTS AND COMMUNES Challenge in our beautiful, extensive PDF. It includes Requirements, Rules, Spinning Wheels and Tables, and even a Q&A section for all your unanswered questions!
We had a ton of fun working on this, and we hope you’ll find inspiration to play the game in new ways that you haven’t tried before!
I helped write this challenge! I came up with the table of chaos as well as a lot of the technical gameplay mechanics and win conditions for the cult side of things! 😈
I also had a ton of fun playtesting it and building out my own cult compound!! 😂 Go check it out!
A legacy all about fun in the sun and sweet sims stories from the heart.
Inspired by: Once Upon a Sims Legacy, Joy of Life Legacy, Short Story Legacy and Whimsy Stories
Rules:
Play how you wish if you want to play on short lifespan you can. I highly suggest normal or long.
Mods are not required but most of the packs are used! To add details to the legacy make it nice!
Do not change the legacy however if you don’t have a pack. Skip that goal or gen.
Cheating money is allowed for the beginning of the challenge. Also for moving sims in and out the household.
If you play I would love it! I enjoy seeing everyone’s sims! Please tag me Storytellerwhims and also use hashtag #sims4sunkissedsimslegacy
Google Doc:☀️ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wbOT_VB8ZviJgWhPEE0mmMkUxsCjgFopauf7Mkb5ceE/edit?usp=sharing
Gen.1 Love by the Ocean🌊-
You were homeless, nothing to your name. Then you found an old business that kept you warm. You open up a homeless shelter for sims who were like you and needed a place to call home. Sims come and go but you love to see them grow. Just like the ocean that is outside your door. Life comes in waves just like when you meet new sims. You find one that you fall in love with and never want to be apart from. Together you keep a cozy home by the ocean for you and sims with no roof.
Aspiration: Friend of the World
Traits: Child of the Ocean and Generous (choose last trait)
Color: Ocean Blue
Career: You Choose
Start out with zero simoleons in a rundown business residential. (Optional: Start on an empty lot then move into/build the business residential.)
Dumpster dive, paint or garden to make money! Choose a career you want to pursue!
Open a Homeless Shelter Business where others can eat and sleep.
Max the Cooking Skill
Fall in love by the ocean and have a family.
Gen.2 Summer Birthday🎂-
Your parents had a dear friend who became like a second parent to you. They always supported you and cared for you the same as your parents did. Every summer you celebrated their birthday. Now when you're going off to college. You find out they died in mourning; once you leave university you bake to ease your sorrows. Opening up a place for others to come buy birthday cakes in your godparents memory.
Aspiration: Appliance Wiz
Traits: Outgoing and Cheerful (choose last trait)
Color: Icing Pink
Career: Freelance Photographer
Become close with one of your parents friends as a child on up. (Hangout, go camping, go to the park etc.)
Graduate High School go off to college to study Fine Arts.
Dropout of University to pursue photography when your godparent dies (choose death) Join the Freelance Photographer career.
Bake and open up a food stall or bakery.
Marry a creative sim and have a family.
Gen.3 Burnt Buns Sim🔥🍑-
Sun rays aren’t your best friend. You are anti sun since your trip to the beach. Instead you stay inside creating designs for people to wear. You got your buns burnt so you never go outside again! Unless you're off to work. You become a fashion icon from home who others want to see more of. So you take pictures for simstagram but never show off your body. Out of insecurity from bummer beach experience.
Aspiration: Inner Peace
Traits: High Maintenance and Erratic (choose last trait)
Color: Sunburnt Yellow
Career: Style Influencer
Travel to the beach, get sun burnt, relax on a towel then post a selfie.
Stay inside your house after your trip, never leaving. (unless your going to work)
Be in the Style Influencer career and reach level 7.
Reach fame level 3 from posting to simstagram and making videos at the video station.
Max the Media Production and Knitting Skill
Gen.4 PROUD🌈-
Your personality is bright and inviting just like the colors on the pride flag. Sadly growing up you felt the need to hide your true colors. Creating a distance with your family. As a teen you stick to having just friendships out of fear. One night as a teen changes your life when a sim of the same gender kisses you. That paves the way for you to later open a pride club.
Aspiration: Neighborhood Confidante
Traits: Unflirty and Ambitious (choose last trait)
Color: Pride Flag Rainbow
Career: Business
Be distant with your family growing up and spend time alone.
Have Three Friendships as a teen then have a moment at prom with a sim of the same gender.
Open up a Nightclub Business and be in a club of pride sims that meet there.
Be in the Business career and reach level 5.
Max the Mixology and any other skill you choose
Gen.5 Sand Picasso🎨🏴☠️-
Kicking over sand sculptures is your specialty. You want to look for gold or silver and the sand mounds are in the way. You find things in the sand to sell. But that doesn’t make you rich nor happy. So you realize the sand that was destroyed. It is art which leads you to discovering a part of yourself hidden. Now creating pots and works of art you found what makes you most joyous. Not being unkind but being creative.
Aspiration: Beach Life
Traits: Child of the Islands and Jealous (choose last trait)
Color: Sand Brown
Career: Freelance Crafter
Live on the beach like your ancestors
Destroy at least THREE sand sculptures
Join the Freelance Crafter career
Max the Pottery Skill and reach level 5 in Mischief Skill
Decide to settle down or not
Gen.6 Treehouse Hider🌲🐺-
Your treehouse was your hideaway away from the world. When you were a child it was all for fun as you became older. It was to hide your wolf instinct; you didn’t want others to make fun or be scared of you. You aim to have a semi normal life working at a grocery store business, gardening, creating paintings and wood statues. But when a beautiful human catches your eye it’s all over.
Aspiration: Freelance Botanist
Traits: Socially Awkward and Freegan (choose last trait)
Color: Treehouse Green
Career: Painter
Live in a Treehouse your whole life
Own a Grocery Store business that has reached 3 stars.
Be in the Painter career and reach level 5.
Max the Handiness Skill and Painting Skill.
Meet and fall in love with a human sim.
Gen.7 Kissing Club💋-
One journal of longing after a day at the beach. Brings you that wonder of will I get the chance to experience love? After waiting what seems like forever on a dating app. You get into a club full of smoochers who want to lock lips with you. You think at first this is a dream come true. Till it gets annoying constantly kissing everybody.
Aspiration: Romantic Explorer
Traits: Romantic and Bookworm (choose last trait)
Color: Kiss Red
Career: Writer
Write in a journal by the beach live in a bright red home in any world. Use lovestruck items and wallpaper.
Be in the Writer career and reach level 8.
Max the Writing and Romance Skills
Join a club where one of the activities is kissing and woohoo.
Be in a relationship with a club member then decide if you stay loyal.
Gen.8 FIREWORK🎆-
Every summer your family watches fireworks light the night sky. Reminding you of how beautiful life is. You don’t have the best self esteem, you're a geek with a heart wanting creative freedom. As you grow older, seeing the sky makes you want to explore it. Flying off in a rocket ship like a firework gives you the confidence to paint your world.
Aspiration: Painter Extraordinaire
Traits: Geek and Creative (choose the last trait)
Color: Firework Orange
Career: Astronaut
Set off fireworks with your family as a child and teen.
Play video games and paint often
Be in the Astronaut career and reach level 8.
Paint and sell your art after you explore space for the first time.
Max the Logic and Video Gaming Skill
Gen.9 Total Drama Summer🧭💔-
You're just a teen hoping to make some money. You see somewhere you can go against other sims in a reality show. So you do turn out it’s a crusty old retreat. You make it work and you don’t win riches but you make some friends and enemies. Your summer was full of chaos but it was worth it.
Aspiration: Fabulously Wealthy
Traits: Glutton and Mean (choose last trait)
Color: Drama Magenta
Career: Social Media
Go on a Getaway with other teen sims and compete (romantic competition set the roles as Geeky, Sporty, Flirty etc. and set scheduled challenges like fitness and games.)
As a Young Adult be in the Social Media career and reach level 5.
Reach fame level 3 and lose it.
Have TWO friends and TWO Enemies
Marry a celebrity sim and have children
Gen.10 Once Upon a Beach🐚🏖️-
You're a lifeguard working hard everyday to make some money. You want to pave your own way. You and your best friend hangout by the shore everyday. One day you find a conch shell that rearranges your entire life. Now you're a mermaid/man! You work hard to save as many people as you can. But your true calling is to bond with your best friend and never let them go!
Aspiration: Soulmate
Traits: Lovebug and Child of the Ocean (choose last trait)
Color: Beach Yellow
Career: Lifeguard
Live on the beach in a shack with your family.
Have one best friend who you do everything with and end up dating.
Some time ago, I shared a poll for you all to vote on the challenge builds you wanted me to create in The Sims 4. The one that received the most votes was the Occult Legacy Challenge!
I’m excited to share the house for the first generation. I couldn’t create a simple trailer or cabin, so this is what I came up with! I hope you all like it, it was a lot of fun to make. I also created a Sim for the build, because I can't help myself and I hope some of you will chose her as your founder.
Thank you for all the love and kindness.💜
Old Penelope [CC-FREE]
Are you starting The Occult Legacy Challenge? This lot is perfect for Generation 1! It's my interpretation of the original lot "Old Penelope" in StrangerVille, and it includes everything you need to start off your new legacy. I’ve also shared a household that you can download, featuring the amazing Sawyer Michaud as your founder. Have fun!
AVAILABLE IN MY GALLERY
Origin ID: LadyChaosWorlds
Old Penelope: [X]
Sawyer Michaud: [X]
📁 TRAY FILES : DOWNLOAD (PATREON, FREE)
📁 WANT TO DOWNLOAD THE HOUSEHOLD? [X]
Don’t forget to activate bb.moveobjects before downloading the lot on build mode (not from the map).
💟 Please don’t re-upload. Please don’t share without credit.💟 If you enjoy my content, consider becoming a Patron or donating a ko-fi! It would help me a lot. 💜
a realistic yet slightly unhinged gameplay challenge by meee
link to the full rules under the cut
HI ! so here's a legacy challenge i made! it's a mix of storytelling and exploring a bunch of different gameplay features idk, man i've been enjoying it
its 12 generations
theres no occult features built in bc im a boring realistic player but im sure you can do these with a vampire or a fairy or something. the world is your oyster
***there is mention of 18+ mods!! (ww and basemental)*** they are absolutely not required but i'm a freak so i included it for my fellow freaks
dont be afraid to send me an ask for any clarification !
