(Has this been done before? Itās probably been done before. But now Iām doing it.)
so I LOVE storytelling in the sims, and I love legacy challenges because following a single family is SO fun for me and watching townie families evolve as my family goes on is just as exciting. The one thing Iām not a huge fan of is how a lot of legacy challenges set out specific traits and storylines for players to follow, when my favorite part of the sims is figuring out simsā personalities for themselves. SO.
I wrote my own challenge with a little less structure, just to allow players some more storytelling freedom (but still have some goals to chase). This is a NINE (9) generation challenge, based off of nine gems, all of which are collectable in base game.
Under the cut you can find rules and goals for all nine generations for the #family jewels legacy challenge!
Edited 3/16/22: Added more potential traits to certain generations! Edited 9/13/22: Added more potential traits and goals mostly related to the Werewolves GP and High School Years EP. Edited 9/14/22: Added new extra goals to Sapphire and Turquoise generations. Edited 11/4/23: Added more potential traits and goals related to the Growing Together EP and the Horse Ranch EP. Edited 6/18/24: Added more potential traits and goals related to the Crystal Creations SP and the For Rent EP. Edited 3/21/25: Added more potential traits and goals related to the Lovestruck EP, Life & Death EP and the Businesses & Hobbies EP.
RULES:
A generation is considered complete when you have completed the Simās aspiration AND the heir for the next generation is a young adult.
Each generation has POSSIBLE traits listed. You must choose traits from this list (at least one ānegativeā trait, whatever that means to you), but obviously you donāt need to select them all. When Sims have self-discovery moments through the Growing Together EP, you must decline traits that are not listed.
Each generation has multiple careers listed. You must choose a career from one of the listed careers and you MAY jump careers if you wish, but you do not need to complete all three careers.
The CATEGORY of aspiration is listed rather than a specific one. You can pick an aspiration from this category to complete, but you MUST complete at least one before you move to the next generation. You must also stay within the category if you decide to switch aspirations. (For example, a Sim that completes a Family aspiration cannot switch to a Popularity or Athletic aspiration.)
Extra goals are just for fun and to give you bonus ideas for storytelling. Many of them are associated with EPs or GPs, so if you donāt own the EP or GP in question, you donāt need to do it!
Each gem is a different color, but you donāt necessarily need to associate that color with your generation. Itās just an optional fun thing!
Optionally, you can also collect the gem of your current generation and have it displayed in your Simās home. (Every gem listed is collectable in base game, remember!)
Thereās also a list of optional goals at the end that donāt correlate to any specific generation, so you can mix and match them however you please in whatever way suits your story or gameplay.
Note that a LOT of gems have very similar meaning and I had to do a lot of loose interpretation to come up with these archetypes. Please be nice to me :(
GENERATION 1 - ALABASTER
Alabaster crystals are a form of selenite gemstone, often used spiritually to purify and cleanse. It has been used to symbolize transparency and purity; it is also considered the protective stone for children and those "innocent at heart." When meditating with alabaster, the wearer expands their ability to forgive others and themselves. Alabaster inspires positivity in the home.
As the founder of your legacy, this Sim is optimistic, innocent, and openhearted. They are dedicated to their family, and love each member with all their heart - no matter how big their family gets.
Traits: Good, Family Oriented, Cheerful, Childish, Lazy, Goofball, Generous, Cringe, Idealist Career: Education, Doctor, Culinary Aspiration: Family Extra Goals:
Have at least 3 children. The first must be adopted; the others may be conceived or adopted.
Max out your Good reputation. [Get Famous EP]
Max out the Parenting skill. [Parenthood GP]
Have all children grow up with High Confidence. [Growing Together EP]
Maintain at least a Good Friend relationship with all your children until your heir becomes a young adult.
GENERATION 2 - CITRINE
Citrine is a warm, yellow stone in the crystalline quartz family. It is believed that the stone contains a "solar quality of energy" due to its sunny color, and evokes warmth and brightness. It is a symbol of comfort and vitality, allowing creative flow and inspiration, always with a positive spin. It's a stone of self-worth and brilliance, inviting the wearer to soak up its energy like sunlight.
Just like this generation's stone, this Sim is warm and bright. They love to make connections and value their relationships with their friends deeply, and use those friendships to fuel their art.
Traits: Creative, Outgoing, Insider, Maker, Art Lover, Music Lover, Goofball, Clumsy, Self-Assured, Self-Absorbed, Animal Enthusiast, Rancher, Horse Lover Career: Writer, Painter, Entertainer (Musician), Interior Designer Aspiration: Creativity Extra Goals:
Complete the Social aspiration as a child.
If you have time, complete the Playtime Captain aspiration as a child. [Growing Together EP]
Have at least 3 Good Friends as an adult.
Maintain a Best Friendship until your heir becomes a young adult.
Join or create an art-focused club. [Get Together EP]
If joining a pre-generated club, work your way to club leader.
Have at least 2 pets (including horses) by the time your heir becomes a young adult. [Cats and Dogs EP / Horse Ranch EP]
GENERATION 3 - EMERALD
Emerald is a brilliant green stone that can be more valuable than diamonds! It is known as a stone of intuition, believed to be a source of eternal life in some mythologies, and represents vitality, new beginnings, and spring. Emeralds are believed to have a soothing energy that inspires fresh vitality in the wearer. They are also thought to bring focus to a workplace - they really put a "spring" in your step!
The Sim of this generation is all about living green and caring for nature. They're just as brilliant as the stone their generation represents, and put that energy towards giving back to the Earth.
Traits: Green Fiend, Cheerful, Nerd, Genius, Recycle Disciple, Loves Outdoors, Vegetarian, Freegan, Slob, Glutton, Maker Career: Scientist, Gardener, Conservationist Aspiration: Nature Extra Goals:
Join the Scouts as a child. [Seasons EP]
Master the Gardening skill.
Grow and kill at least one Cowplant.
Befriend all the neighbors in this Simās neighborhood.
Master the Herbalism skill. [Outdoor Retreat GP]
Have a Green Eco Footprint in your neighborhood. [Eco Lifestyle EP]
Live on a lot with the Simple Living challenge. [Cottage Living EP]
Live Off-the-Grid. [Island Living EP]
GENERATION 4 - RUBY
With its vivid, bloodred color, the ruby is a striking stone that is highly sought after. It was once believed to be drops of Mother Earth's blood, or sapphires that had been left in the ground for long enough. Its red color invokes images of love, sensuality and passion, but the ruby has also been associated with wealth and prosperity; the stone featured in many ancient crowns, representing courage and luck.
The Sim of this generation is just as fiery and passionate, dedicated to love and pleasure just as much as their other interests. People are an adventure, and this Sim loves exploring them.
Traits: Outgoing, Romantic, Active, Self-Assured, Materialistic, Snob, Self-Absorbed, Adventurous, Noncommittal, Dance Machine, Party Animal, Cringe, Lovebug Career: Actor, Athlete, Secret Agent, Romance Consultant Aspiration: Love Extra Goals:
Have First Kiss as a teen.
Complete the Live Fast teen aspiration. [High School Years EP]
Go to Prom every time it comes up during this Simās teen years. (This is flexible for different lifespans.) [High School Years EP]
Elope (marry without a Wedding event) at least once. [Wedding Stories GP]
Divorce at least twice.
Reconcile with at least one ex-spouse.
Be enemies with at least one ex-spouse.
Be married before you move on to the next generation.
GENERATION 5 - SAPPHIRE
A beautiful and, in ancient times, rare stone, the deep blue sapphire has been seen for centuries as a deeply spiritual stone; it is associated with truth, chastity, and prosperity, and the stone is often called the "wisdom stone". Sapphires are thought to calm nerves, promoting mental clarity and helping with focus and concentration. Worn in a necklace, they promote wealth.
This Sim has plenty of mental clarity and focus - and they're putting that energy into their bank account. They've had their eyes on the prize from day one, and everything else can go on the back burner.
Traits: Materialistic, Frugal, Snob, Gloomy, Proper, Unflirty, Loner, Perfectionist, Bookworm, Overachiever, Romantically Reserved, Skeptical Career: Business, Salaryperson, Freelancer Aspiration: Fortune Extra Goals:
Get a part-time job as a teen.
Complete the Goal Oriented teen aspiration. [High School Years EP]
Go to college. [Discover University EP]
Build a Servo to live in the household. [Discover University EP]
Have only one child.
Never marry until one parent dies.
Live in a penthouse by the time your heir becomes a young adult. [City Living EP]
GENERATION 6 - TURQUOISE
Turquoise is a beautiful, multicolored stone that has been found in cultures dating back to prehistoric times. It is known as the stone of communication, and in some spiritual practices it is believed to enhance the ability to communicate. Turquoise encourages enthusiasm and attention to detail, attracting good fortune and prosperity, and its blue-green color represents tranquility and hope.
Communication is all this Sim is about - and spending time with those who just get them. They express all the enthusiasm of their generation's stone, eager to get to know their world and their surroundings.
Traits: Active, Outgoing, Creative, Bookworm, Geek, Perfectionist, Ambitious, Adventurous, High Maintenance, Lovebug, Insider Career: Entertainer (Comedian), Actor, Social Media, Simfluencer Aspiration: Location (or Popularity if you donāt have any Location EPs) Extra Goals:
Have a strong negative or positive relationship with this Simās parentās Servo. [Discover University EP]
Complete the Admired Icon teen aspiration. [High School Years EP]
Move to a neighborhood you havenāt played in yet. (If youāve played in every neighborhood in other games, pick one you havenāt played in during this save.)
Master any of the Rock Climbing, Skiing, or Snowboarding skills. [Snowy Escape EP]
Visit every vacation world at least once.
Never marry; this Sim may have a committed relationship with a live-in partner, but no formal marriage.
Achieve 3+ Star Celebrity. [Get Famous EP]
GENERATION 7 - AMETHYST
Another variety of quartz, amethyst has become synonymous with its vivid purple color. Spiritually, it represents tranquility and calm. Its name derives from the Greek word amethustos, meaning sober; furthermore, in Greek mythology, it's a simple white crystal dyed purple by the tears of Dionysus, the god of wine. Overall, the stone is one of intelligence and self-control.
Maybe self-control would be good for this Sim, but they're too busy learning to think about it too much. Knowledge is power, after all, and this Sim isnāt too picky about what they learn. They might struggle with impulse, and consistency isnāt their closest friend, but maybe with all that knowledge theyāll learn something that brings them inner peace.
Traits: Genius, High Maintenance, Erratic, Loner, Jealous, Proper, Neat, Socially Awkward, Noncommittal, Practice Makes Perfect Career: Tech Guru, Politician, Civil Designer, Military Aspiration: Knowledge Extra Goals:
Complete the Mental aspiration as a child.
Graduate High School as Valedictorian. [High School Years EP]
Gain the Emotional Control trait. [Parenthood GP]
Switch between careers at least once.
Move houses after every child is born.
Max 3 Major (Level 10) skills that are NOT related to your career.
Max the Nectar Making skill. [Horse Ranch EP]
Max the Wellness skill. [Spa Day GP]
GENERATION 8 - HEMATITE
A common stone actually made of iron oxide, hematite was once known as "blood stone" due to its rusty red color when found naturally; however, when polished, it becomes a shiny metallic black. It is a stone of balance, believed to help refocus wearers on what matters the most to them. It is also believed to attract negative energy, and hematite rings are worn to protect its wearers by absorbing the energy directed towards them, shattering when it reaches its limit. Hematite is considered to belong to Mars, the god of war, but is actually a very fragile stone.
The Sim of this generation also needs balance... whether they're actually chasing it or not. They've got some interests that are considered a little... unusual, but it's fine, right?
Traits: Kleptomaniac, Perfectionist, Clumsy, Hot-Headed, Foodie, Neat, Proper, Squeamish, Vegetarian, Evil, Paranoid, Nosy, Macabre Career: Criminal, Law, Critic, Freelancer (Paranormal Investigator), Undertaker Aspiration: Deviance (or any of the Vampire or Werewolf aspirations) Extra Goals:
Grow up with Low Confidence. [Growing Together EP]
Complete the Drama Llama teen aspiration. [High School Years EP]
Drop out of High School. [High School Years EP]
If you donāt own HSY, get the worst grades possible by the time your heir becomes a young adult.
Have an equal amount of enemies and friends by the time your heir becomes a young adult.
Become a Vampire or Werewolf. [Vampires GP/Werewolves GP]
Werewolf: become Apex.
Vampire: become Grand Master Vampire.
Have a child with another sim and then become Enemies.
Max out the Thanatology skill. [Life & Death EP]
If pursing a Vampire or Werewolf aspiration, max out the Mischief skill
GENERATION 9 - DIAMOND
Often thought to be the most valuable jewel in the world (depending on who you ask), diamonds are prized for their rarity, clarity, and invincibility - you can't put a scratch on them! They are often linked to love and commitment due to their strength, and are most commonly known today as the ubiquitous stone for an engagement ring. Diamonds are considered a "perfect" jewel and a symbol of purity, faithfulness and rarity.
As the final, Diamond generation, this Sim is (almost) literally the crowning jewel of the family. But, like the stone they represent, they're under a lot of pressure. Has it gone to their head, in one way or another?
Traits: Good, Romantic, Self-Assured, Self-Absorbed, Perfectionist, High Maintenance, Ambitious, Snob, Erratic, Lazy, Generous, Nosy, Practice Makes Perfect Career: Self-employed. You can own a restaurant, small business or retail store, sell collectibles, make your own items to sell, produce videos, or live off your eight generations of wealth... assuming you kept it all in the family, of course. Aspiration: Popularity Extra Goals:
Grow up with High Confidence. [Growing Together EP]
Never let your grade fall below an A+ as a child or teen.
Be voted Prom Royalty. [High School Years EP]
Marry the first Sim you WooHoo with.
Renew your vows after aging up into an Elder. [Wedding Stories GP]
Participate in after-school activities. [Parenthood GP and High School Years EP]
Max out Gemology skill. [Crystal Creations SP]
Achieve 5 star celebrity status and perfect reputation. [Get Famous EP]
OPTIONAL GOALS
Designate an heirloom in Generation 1 and keep that item throughout all your generations. [Life & Death EP]
Be disowned - start a generation with 0 Simoleons (after moving to a new lot) and negative relationships with parent sims.
Have a full house - when you finish a generation, donāt move the heir out. Live through that generation in their parentās house and invite as many friends and family as you need to keep the household at max capacity (unless you need to get pregnant).
Finish up some business. After your previous generationās heir dies, keep their ghost around in your current heirās household until you move on to the next one. [Life & Death EP]
Keep the party going. If a family member dies, keep their ghost playable and max out the Ghost Mastery skill before allowing them to move on. [Life & Death EP]
Live on a Tiny House lot. [Tiny Living GP]
Live on a Haunted House lot. [Paranormal GP]
Live on a lot with the On a Dark Ley Line lot trait. [Vampires GP]
Live on the Admiralās Wreckage lot in Sulani. [Island Living EP]
Live on a lot with the Cursed lot challenge. [City Living EP]
Fill your life with CATS!! Adopt as many cats as it takes to fill your house to max capacity. If a Sim leaves or dies, adopt a cat to replace them. [Cats and Dogs EP]
